Name: Delicious and Easy Mock Apple Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 (9-inch) pie crusts, unbaked

Indulge in the taste of a classic apple pie without using actual apples with this easy and delicious Mock Apple Pie IV recipe. Made with simple ingredients like Ritz crackers, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and butter, this pie is a great option for those who are allergic to apples or simply want to try something different. The crust is flaky and the filling has a sweet and tangy flavor that will leave you wanting more. Prepare this pie in just a few simple steps and enjoy a perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (9-inch) pie crusts, unbaked

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, cream of tartar, cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted.
Add the crushed Ritz crackers to the saucepan and stir until well coated.
Press one pie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
Pour the Ritz cracker mixture into the pie crust.
Cover the pie with the second pie crust, sealing the edges. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool before serving. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The recipe for Mock Apple Pie first appeared on the back of Ritz cracker boxes in the 1930s during the Great Depression when apples were scarce.

Mock Apple Pie gained popularity as a creative alternative for apple pies when apples were either too expensive or not readily available.

The combination of Ritz crackers, sugar, and spices creates a surprisingly apple-like flavor and texture in this pie.

Mock Apple Pie has become a nostalgic and beloved dessert, especially among those who grew up enjoying this inventive recipe.