Cinnamon-Roll Pie Crust

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1 package pie crust
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from purewow.com

Preparation

Step 1

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust a few times to even it out to about ½-inch thickness.

In a small bowl, mix the butter with the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract to combine.
Spoon the mixture into the center of the crust.
Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the entire crust.

Starting with the side closest to you, roll the crust into a tight spiral. Cut the finished spiral into ½-inch-thick pieces.

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a ¼-inch-thick round.
Place the pieces in a pie plate, overlapping them slightly and pressing to seal. (If the pieces aren’t sticking together well, use a little water to help “glue” them.)

Continue placing rounds of dough in the pie plate until the entire plate is full; trim any excess hanging over the edge.
Use the tines of a fork to press indentations all around the edge.
Chill the crust well before filling and baking, and bake according to your preferred pie recipe.