Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs until evenly moistened.
- Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Cool before filling.
Interesting Facts
- Graham cracker crumbs are made from whole wheat flour, sugar and honey.
- Graham crackers were invented in the 1830s by Sylvester Graham, an American minister who believed that following a vegetarian diet would improve health.
- Graham cracker crusts are a popular choice for pies and cheesecakes.
