Graham Cracker Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar and stir with a fork to mix them well.
3. 3
   Add the butter and stir to mix it into the crumbs evenly and well.
4. 4
   Press the buttery crumbs into a 9-inch pie pan, distributing the mixture evenly, and pressing firmly with your hands or another pie pan of the same size, to flatten the crumbs and shape a sturdy crust to hold the filling.
5. 5
   Make sure to work the crumbs up to the rim of the pan, to make an good, strong edge.
6. 6
   Place the crust on the center shelf of the oven.
7. 7
   Bake until the crust is heated through and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place the crust on a cooling rack or a folded kitchen towel and let cool to room temperature before adding the filling.