Mock Apple Pie

Name: Mock Apple Pie
Ingredients: 2-crust (9-inch) pie pastry; 36 Ritz crackers, coarsely broken (about 1 3/4 c. crumbs); 2 c. water; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; grated rind of 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2-crust (9-inch) pie pastry
36 Ritz crackers, coarsely broken (about 1 3/4 c. crumbs)
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In saucepan, bring water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes.
2

Add lemon juice and rind.
3

Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
4

Roll out pastry and line pie plate.
5

Place crackers in crust.
6

Pour syrup over crackers; do not stir.
7

Dot with margarine.
8

Sprinkle with cinnamon.
9

Add top crust and seal edges.
10

Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.
11

Bake in a 425° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden.
12

Cool completely.