Pecan Date Tart Shell

Martha Stewart Living

    1 1/2 cups whole pecans                                        
    1 1/2 cups pitted dates                                        
    2 teaspoons maple syrup                                        
    Pinch salt                                                     

Coarsely chop pecans and salt in food processor.  Add dates; pulse until thoroughly combined, 15-20 seconds.  Add syrup; pulse just until combined and mixture sticks together.  Press nut mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-in. pie plate, wetting your fingers as needed.

MY NOTE: Part of a pie recipe I didn't like.  But the tart shell is delicious.  Could work with any fruit or custard pie.  Do not need to cook (and not sure how cooking would affect it either).

MXF