Ritz Mock Apple Pie

Category	Desserts
Classification	American as...
Added By	Phyllis Watson
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Yield	10 servings
Source	National Biscuit Company(CooksRecipes.com)
Comment	Introduced in 1933, an adored oddity for nearly 70 years. Especially popular during WWII

Ingredients

Pastry for 2 crust ( inch pie
36 (1 3/4 cups crumbs) coarsely broken Ritz Crackers
1 3/4 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
grated peel of one lemon

Directions

1. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9 inch pie plate. Place the cracker crumbs in prepared crust; set aside.

2. Heat water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil in saucepan over high heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and peel; cool.

3. Pour syrup over cracker crumbs. Dot with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll out remaining pastry; place over pie. Trim, seal and flute edges. Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden. Cool completely.

Makes 10 servings.

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