3 cups Almond Crust
4 cups fresh or thawed and drained frozen blueberries
3/4 cup pitted Medjool dates, soaked in water for 10 minutes
and drained
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Scoop the crust into a pie plate. Use a light circular
motion with your palm and fingers to distribute the crumbs uniformly along the
bottom and up the sides of the pan. There should be a 3/4-inch lip of crumbs
along the sides. After the crumbs are evenly distributed, press the crust down
on the bottom of the pan using your fingers and palm. Be sure to press
especially firmly where the bottom of the pan joins the sides. Then press the
crust against the pan's sides, shaping it so that its edges are flush with the
rim. Put the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Put 1 1/2 cups of the blueberries along with the dates and
lemon juice in a blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl,
add the remaining blueberries, and stir gently until well-combined.
Remove the crust from the freezer. Add the blueberry filling
and press down with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before
serving. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Blackberry or Cherry Pie: Replace the blueberries with 4
cups of fresh or thawed and drained frozen blackberries or pitted cherries.
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