Thursday, February 12, 2009

Oats and Honey Granola Pie

Oats and Honey Granola Pie

Crust
1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust (from 15oz) box, softened as directed on box

Filling
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4 nature valley oats ‘n honey crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9oz box)
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup quick-cooking or old fashioned oats
¼ cup chocolate chips
Whipped cream or ice cream if desired

Heat oven to 350F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pan as directed on box for one-crust filled pie. (Don’t pre-bake crust)

Melt butter in microwave. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Beat in salt, vanilla, and eggs. Stir crushed granola bars, walnuts, oats, and chocolate chips into brown sugar mixture. Pour into crust-lined pan.

Bake 40-50 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. During last 15-20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temp., or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in refrigerator.

Tips: To easily crush granola bars, do not unwrap and using a rolling pin to crush.