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Here is a VERY different pie crust which does not get soggy like shortening based crusts.

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Mixed Grain and Coconut Crust

INGREDIENTS
For Bottom and Top Crust
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, preferably organic
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup grated, unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup rice syrup or 1/3 cup honey
tea from soaking, 2-3 tablespoons

INSTRUCTIONS
Crust:
STEP 1 – Mix crust ingredients together to form crumbly, yet moist mixture, use the minimum amount of tea.
STEP 2 – Press all but 1 cup of mixture into 10 inch pie plate.
STEP 3 – Chill while preparing chosen filling.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
STEP 1 – Reserve remaining one cup of crust mixture.
STEP 2 – Mix all filling ingredients together in large bowl, being sure that all ingredients are evenly distributed.
STEP 3 – Fill crust-lined pie pan chosen filling, and make the surface even. Top with remaining mixture loosely strewn over the filling.
STEP 4 – Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, lower temperature to 350 and bake for approximately 30 more minutes until top appears toasty brown.
STEP 5 – Remove, and let cool on rack to warm room temperature.