Pecan Cinnamon Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Lightly spray a 9 inch pie plate with non stick spray.
3. 3
   Toast pecans on cookie sheet for 7 - 10 mintues, or until the smell of nuts fills the kitchen.
4. 4
   Combine oats, flour, toasted pecans, cinnamon and salt in food processor or blender, and pulse until mixture becomes a coarse meal.
5. 5
   Pour in oil and maple syrup and pulse until wet and dry are just combined.
6. 6
   (I used a blender to pulse the dry, and then mixed in the oil and syrup by hand in a bowl so it wouldn't get stuck in the bottom of the blender).
7. 7
   Press the mixture into a prepared pie plate. I like to use the bottom of a glass to press the crust down evenly on the bottom and sides.
8. 8
   Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
9. 9
   Fill with your favorite pie filling: mine is PUMPKIN.