Step #3 If you would like to make your own graham-cracker crumbs, pulverize crackers in mixer or in food processor with knife blade attached as manufacturer directs; or place them in sturdy plastic bag & roll this into fine crumbs with rolling pin.
Step #4 2.
Step #5 In pie plate or bowl, mix crumbs with remaining ingredients.
Step #6 If you like, set aside 3 tbsps mixture for topping.
Step #7 With hand, press mixture onto bottom & up side of pie plate.
Step #8 3.
Step #9 Bake crust 8 mins; cool on wire rack.
Step #10 Fill as recipe directs or with chilled pie filling; top this with reserved crumb mixture or garnish as recipe directs.