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Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Here is a no fail recipe for this type of a crust for a pie (pie dish), or for bars or squares (square or oblong baking dish).

One method to do this is to place the crackers in a plastic bag, and then use a rolling pin to crush them.

The easiest method is to crush the graham crackers in a blender or a food processor.

Here is the best recipe for graham cracker pie crust to use for pies, bars or squares that require a crumb crust or base.

This (single) recipe for graham cracker pie crust fits into an 8" or a 9" square baking dish, or a regular size pie dish.

Tips for baking a graham crumb crust:

If you are making a graham crumb crust for a deep pie dish, I double this recipe, otherwise the crumb crust will be too thin.

**It is important than the butter is warmed on "low" heat, and only until it is just melted, not over-heated or bubbling. When pressing the graham crumb mixture into the pie dish or baking dish, do not press it down too hard, just enough to get the crumbs into shape. This will help to avoid the crust from becoming too hard.

Also, do not overbake the crust, or else it will become too hard. I find that "name" brand graham crackers or cracker crumbs and non "name" brands of crumbs work equally well.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup **melted butter or margarine

Directions

Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the sugar in a medium size bowl.

Add the melted butter or margarine, and gently mix with a fork, until the melted butter is combined with the crumbs and the sugar.

Transfer the crumb mixture into the pie or baking dish and gently press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of the dish (or the bottom of a square or oblong baking dish.)

Bake the crumb crust at 375° F for about 8 - 10 minutes, then cool. Do not overbake.

*Note - if making a double batch of the crumb crust for a deep dish pie, the crumb crust will need to bake for about 12 - 14 minutes.

If making a double batch of the crumb crust for an oblong 9" x 13" baking dish, adjust the baking time accordingly (I suggest about 10 - 12 min).

Allow the crust to cool before adding the filling, unless the recipe instructs otherwise.