Best Aunt Totsy Mock Apple Pie Recipes

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AUNT TOTSY MOCK APPLE PIE



Aunt Totsy Mock Apple Pie image

I was very young when my Aunt Totsy introduced me to this pie. She was the baker at the local Kresge's store and wow, could she bake pies. She lived upstairs from us and one day offered me a piece of pie. I ate it and enjoyed it tremendously and thought it was apple. She later told me it was made with Ritz Crackers. I was so...

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories     Crackers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 9" pie crusts
30-36 plain ritz crackers
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 c water
2 c sugar
1 grated rind of one lemon
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425'F. Bake this pie for about 30-35 minutes.
  • 2. Put the sugar, cream of tartar and water in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 15 more minutes. Add the lemon rind and juice. Cool.
  • 3. Line your pie tin with one of the pie crusts. place the Ritz Crackers in the pie crust. Pour the cooled syrup over the crackers.
  • 4. Dot with your butter and sprinkle with the spices.
  • 5. Put the other pie crust on top. Trim and flute the edges. Put a couple of slits in the top to let the steam out.
  • 6. Bake until the crust is crisp and golden. It is recommended you put this pie into the fridge to cool before eating, it tastes much better cool.
  • 7. Top with your favourite whipped topping, a slice of cheese or a la mode. It's up to you.
  • 8. I had mine with a tall glass of milk and it was so delicious.
  • 9. Enjoy!

OLD FASHIONED APPLE PIE



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Apple pie ...so American, so delicious. A true classic. Enjoy!

Provided by Arletta

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
7 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a bowl combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place mixture in a pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Dot with butter and adjust top crust that has been vented.
  • Place in oven and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven temperature down to 275-300 degrees F (135-150 degrees C) and bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 35 g

MOCK APPLE PIE



Mock Apple Pie image

My mother made this dessert often during the Depression, and our guests were always astounded that soda crackers could be such convincing 'apples'!-Shirley Hunter, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pastry for double-crust pie
18 saltines, halved
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate. Layer crackers in shell; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Carefully pour over crackers (filling will be very thin). Cool for 10 minutes. Cut lattice strips from remaining pastry; place over filling. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 400° for 25-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOCK APPLE PIE



Mock Apple Pie image

Apple pie flavor without the apples. Fun to make and sure to please, but should be served warm! Enjoy.

Provided by Brenda Moore

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
30 buttery round crackers
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water, sugar and cream of tartar; bring to boil.
  • Drop in whole crackers and boil for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into pie shell; sprinkle with cinnamon and lemon juice.
  • Mix together the crushed crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter; sprinkle over pie filling.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 366.4 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

APPLE PIE BY GRANDMA OPLE



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This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well!

Provided by MOSHASMAMA

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
  • Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

PERFECT APPLE PIE



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Many cooks are intimidated by pastries and pies, thinking they'll make a mistake with the dough and ruin the recipe. The fact is, most of the errors that cause problems are easily preventable, and achieving perfection is simply a matter of mastering some basic techniques. This recipe will help ensure great results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

Handmade Pastry
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3 pounds apples such as Rome, Cortland, or Granny Smith, or a combination, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch wedges (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground spices (combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and clove)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (or orange juice)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (or orange zest), optional
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll one disc of dough into a 12-inch round that's 1/8-inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, spices, lemon juice, zest, and salt; toss to combine. Pour into lined pie plate. Dot with butter. Roll second disc of dough into a 12-inch round that's 1/8 inch thick. Lay dough over fruit. Cut vents into top crust. Trim edges to 1 inch over pie pan, and seal, crimping edges with thumb and forefinger. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Remove pie from refrigerator. Brush crust with heavy cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Place on a baking sheet; this will catch any juices that may overflow during baking. Bake until pastry is golden and juices in center of pie are bubbling, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before serving.

MOCK APPLE PIE IV



Mock Apple Pie IV image

The greatest thing since sliced bread! NOOOOO apples are used, but I defy anyone to tell you there aren't!

Provided by Jo Vandevelde

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
28 buttery round crackers
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9 inch pie dish with pastry.
  • In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Cook over high heat until boiling. Put in cream of tartar and reduce heat to simmer. Drop the crackers in, one at a time, and stir until mixture is translucent. Remove from heat and sir in cinnamon, nutmeg and butter.
  • Let filling cool, then put into pie crust. Cover with top crust, seal and flute edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 358.4 mg, Sugar 32.1 g

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