You just need to firmly
press the mixture into a pan, or add a little water while the ingredients are in the food processor to make the «batter» sticky!
Mix in the sugar, lemon zest and three quarters of the pine nuts using your hands, then
press the mixture together well so it forms large sticky clumps.
Gently press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 5 - inch deep - dish pie plate coated with cooking spray.
Simply
press the mixture over sliced onions in a pan and bake until the top is golden and crisp and the onions at the bottom are sweet and caramelized.
NOTE: If you don't own silicone cups, you can
simply press the mixture into a parchment paper - lined baking pan and freeze.
You might need to
press the mixture very firmly together, and if you're still having trouble you could add a splash or two of water.
In a 9 inch pie
plate press mixture into the bottom and up the side Bake until crust is lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
6 Remove from the oven and, when slightly cooled,
carefully press the mixture down in the baking pan with a spatula to firmly bind the ingredients together.
Press mixture down with the back of a spatula or spoon to ensure it is even and place in the freezer to set for approximately 15 minutes.
Add vegan butter, coconut sugar, pulse a few more times and
then press the mixture into the bottom of the spring form pan.
If you are short on time then this recipe can also be made into a slice
by pressing the mixture into a tin and baking for around 25 — 30 minutes.
Press the mixture together with your hands — if it sticks together fairly well, you don't need to add the final tablespoon of shortening unless you want to.
Stir together 2 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs and next 2 ingredients; firmly
press mixture on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 9 - inch pie plate.
Pour biscuit base mixture onto the cake tin, using your fingers or a
spoon press the mixture firmly into the base of the tin to make a compact layer, then bake for 10 - 15 mins.