1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or dairy-free alternative*, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cups Enjoy Life Crunchy Rice cereal
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. tapioca flour
1 tsp. xanthan gum
3 tbsp. fruit preserves (made from 100% fruit)

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Grind Crunchy Rice cereal in food processor until breadcrumb size.

Transfer Crunchy Rice cereal to bowl and combine with other ingredients.

Grease pie plates and press Crunchy Rice cereal mixture into pan (s) making sure to cover bottom and sides.

Bake crusts at 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool before filling.

Makes 2 (8-inch) pie crusts or 1 crust and optional topping**.

NOTES:

* Dairy-free option: use 1/2 cup of EarthBalance butter (contains soy) or Spectrum shortening in place of butter.

** Toast remaining mixture in a non-stick sauté pan until golden brown. Sprinkle on top of a filled pie.

Submitted by: Enjoy Life Foods