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    1/2 c  Walnuts

    1/2 c  Almonds

  1 3/4 c  Dates, pitted

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      5 c  Strawberries, sliced

      1 tb Maple syrup

  CRUST: Grind nuts finely in a food processor & set aside.  Place the
  dates in a food processor or blender & grind to form a paste.  With
  the motor still running, add the ground nuts & blend until the
  mixture forms a ball.  Press this mixture evenly on the bottom of a
  lightly oiled 8" pie pan.  Refrigerate until ready to fill.
  FILLING: Toss the strawberries with the maple syrup.  Spoon into the
  pie crust.  Cover with waxed paper & refrigerate for 1 hour before
  serving.