RITZ MOCK APPLE PIE

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Let your family members or guests eat some of this before asking if they know what it contains!!! The title tells it all. It is surprisingly good...and a fun thing to do, especially with children. Serve warm with ice cream or a cheese wedge.

Provided by NoSpringChicken

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

pastry for double-crust pie
36 Ritz crackers
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9 inch pie plate.
  • Break crackers coarsely into pastry lined pan; set aside.
  • In saucepan, combine water, sugar and cream of tartar; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and rind.
  • Let stand at room temperature until cool.
  • Slowly pour syrup over crackers, letting it seep in some as you go along.
  • Dot top with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Cover with top crust; flute edges.
  • Cut slits in top crust.
  • Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 68.3, Protein 1.5

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