Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe

Not only is this gluten-free pie crust buttery and delicious, but it only takes 4 simple ingredients to make! It’s also keto-friendly, making it the perfect diet-conscious choice for Thanksgiving! The best pies start at the crust. I love making my own from scratch because one, it’s a lot easier than you’d think, and two, they taste a million times better! This holiday season, try my grandma’s perfect pie crust and check out this guide to blind baking to ensure your pies turn out perfectly!

The Best Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe

Pie is one of the best things about Thanksgiving, and you should be able to enjoy it even if you have a gluten-free diet! This gluten-free pie crust gives you the best of both worlds. It’s still golden brown and buttery, but made with almond flour to make it diet-friendly! And for those of you looking for something keto as well, consider this your lucky day. Almond flour is naturally low-carb! This gluten-free pie crust is super easy to make. And did I mention you only need 4 simple ingredients to whip it up? It’s the answer to all of your Thanksgiving baking needs! This crust is so buttery and flaky and a must-make for the holidays. You may even like it more than a traditional crust! Use it with your favorite pie recipe, you won’t be able to get enough.

Ingredients You’ll Need

I mean, does it get any simpler than this? As long as you’ve got some almond flour, the rest of the ingredients needed to make this gluten-free crust are probably in your pantry right now! Note: all measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

Almond Flour: Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal. They have a different consistency. Also, the finer the flour the better! I used ultra-fine almond flour so that my crust turned out lump-free.Salt: You just need a pinch to keep your pie crust from tasting bland.Butter: Since we add salt separately, I used unsalted butter here.Large Egg: One large egg helps to bind all of the ingredients together!

How to Make a Gluten-Free Pie Crust

It only takes 45 minutes from start to finish! This easy gluten free almond flour pie crust recipe is definitely one to keep on hand. It’s so easy but turns out perfectly every time. Gluten sensitivity or not, this is something that the whole family will be able to enjoy.

Preparing the Dough

Baking

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Use as a Single-Crust: This crust works best as a bottom crust. I recommend using this with a pie that won’t require a crust on the top. (Coconut cream pie, I’m looking at you!)Make it Dairy-Free: You can replace the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.Add Sweetness: If you want to sweeten this pie crust you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar, or a sugar replacement.Use a Food Processor: Instead of a hand mixer, you can use a food processor to achieve a nice, fine crumb. This blends all the ingredients together easily.

In the Refrigerator: Store covered with plastic wrap for up to 1 week.In the Freezer: Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 months.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.