Mock Apple Pie

Name: Mock Apple Pie
Ingredients: pastry (for 2-crust 9-inch pie); 36 Ritz crackers, coarsely broken (2 c.); 2 c. water; 2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 tsp. lemon; rind of 1 lemon, grated; 2 Tbsp. Blue Bonnet; vegetable oil spread; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

pastry (for 2-crust 9-inch pie)
36 Ritz crackers, coarsely broken (2 c.)
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. lemon
rind of 1 lemon, grated
2 Tbsp. Blue Bonnet
vegetable oil spread
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

1

Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie plate.
2

Place crackers in crust.
3

In saucepan over high heat, bring water, sugar and cream of tartar to boil; simmer for 15 minutes.
4

Add lemon juice and rind; cool.
5

Pour syrup over crackers.
6

Dot with spread. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
7

Roll out remaining pastry; place over pie. Trim, seal and flute edges.
8

Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.
9

Bake at 425° for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden.
10

Cool completely.