Mock Apple Pie -

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5 from 2 votes

Mock Apple Pie

Mock Apple Pie began as a thrifty way to make a sweet treat from pantry staples in the late 1800s, but became popular during the privations of the 1930s. It stayed popular, though, because of its homey, comforting deliciousness.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 408kcal

Ingredients

Pie Ingredients

1 prepared pie crust store-bought or homemade
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
28 buttery round crackers (i.e. Ritz crackers)

Topping Ingredients

28 crushed buttery round crackers about 1 cup of finely crushed crackers
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the pie crust in a pie pan and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom of the crust a few times with a fork. Set aside.
To make the filling: Combine the water, lemon juice, sugar, cream of tartar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Drop in whole crackers and boil for 3 minutes - do not stir. Remove from the heat and carefully pour the mixture into the pie shell.
To make the topping: Place the crushed crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping over the pie filling.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F. Reduce the heat to 375°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm.

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