Spiced Pecan Crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/2 cup of cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, butter, sugar and salt.
3. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Press the mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cool before using.

Interesting Facts

• Pecans are a type of nut native to North America.
• Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are all spices.
• A pastry blender is a kitchen tool used to cut butter into flour for making crusts.