—————————-NUTTY DATE PIE CRUST—————————- 1/2 c Walnuts
1/2 c Almonds
1 3/4 c Dates, pitted
———————————-FILLING———————————- 5 c Strawberries, sliced
1 tb Maple syrup
CRUST: Grind nuts finely in a food processor & set aside. Place the dates in a food processor or blender & grind to form a paste. With the motor still running, add the ground nuts & blend until the mixture forms a ball. Press this mixture evenly on the bottom of a lightly oiled 8″ pie pan. Refrigerate until ready to fill. FILLING: Toss the strawberries with the maple syrup. Spoon into the pie crust. Cover with waxed paper & refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.