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1/2 c Walnuts
1/2 c Almonds
1 3/4 c Dates, pitted
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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.
