NUT CRUST FOR PUMPKIN TARTLETS

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Categories     Nut     Dessert

Yield 10 to 12 shells

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c pecans, lightly toasted
1/2 c packed lite brown sugar
2c flour
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Pulse pecans with sugar in food processor until fine; do not allow to become a paste. Add flour, butter, cinnamon, ginger and salt and pulse until mixture begins to form large lumps. May have to add some water to hold dough together. Roll small amounts to size for tart pans and then press into pans. Chill until firm, about 30 min. Pour pumpkin pie filling into unbaked crusts and bake 20-30 min. Bake at temp suggested for filling.

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