CRUMB CRUST
One 9- or 10-inch crust plus topping

The flavor of the filling should determine which cracker or cookie to crumble.

Put in a medium bowl, reserving a tablespoon or two for topping, if desired:

  • 1 ½ cups (215g) fine graham cracker, vanilla wafer, chocolate wafer, or gingersnap crumbs

Add and stir until well blended:

  • ¼ to ½ cup (50 to 100g) sugar, depending on sweetness of the cookies
  • 6 tablespoons (3 oz or 85g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • (1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

To shape the shell and bake, see About Crumb Crusts. When the pie is filled, scatter reserved crumbs as a topping.

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Pies and Pastries