Oatmeal Pie Crust

This quick oatmeal crust practically hollers for a cooked fruit filling, especially apple, cherry or peach.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine oats, powdered sugar, cinnamon and salt in mixing bowl; stir in butter and shortening.
3. Grease a 9-inch pie pan; press oatmeal mixture into bottom and up sides.
4. Bake for 20 minutes; cool at least 10 minutes, then fill with desired filling.

Makes 1 (8 or 9-inch) pie crust.