Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

Try this easy to bake gluten free almond pie crust recipe for savory or sweet pies. You don't need a rolling pin or mixer. It tastes so much better than prepackaged pies.

Ingredients

Dough Step 1

2 cups almond flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar (only for sweet recipes, see notes)

Dough Step 2

1 egg
2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Fruit Pie Filling

4 cups fresh fruits
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Prepare

Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
Make sure the coconut oil or butter is firm and cut into thin slices.
Grease the 9-inch PIE DISH.

Dough

In a large BOWL, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Optionally, add sugar for a sweet pie crust. Mix well.
Add the egg and the coconut oil or butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
Knead quickly until the dough is a smooth ball.

Prepare the Pie Crust

In the center of the PIE DISH, press the dough ball into a flat patty. Then press the dough evenly from the center all the way up the sides.
Cover the top of the sides with a small strip of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.
With a FORK, prick the dough several times.

Bake

Bake the pie for 8-12 minutes.
Let it cool.

Recipe for Fruit Pie Filling

In a small BOWL, add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in 3 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
In a small POT, mash 2 cups of fresh fruits. Add 1 cup of sugar.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Gradually, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickened, stirring constantly.
Place 2 cups of fresh fruits on the pie crust. Pour cooked fruits evenly on top.
Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Recipes for the Savory Pie Filling

French Quiche Lorraine

Canadian Tourtière

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