YIELD: 1 (8- OR 9-INCH) BOTTOM CRUST, 2 (6-INCH) BOTTOM CRUSTS, 1 (9-INCH) FLUTED CRUST WITH CRUST UP THE SIDES
1 cup whole skinned almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade, grind the almonds, sugar, and salt. Process until the mixture becomes moist and crumbly.
3. Add the melted butter and process again until thoroughly combined.
4. Grease the pan(s). Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan(s).
5. To set the crust, bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.