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Mock Apple Pie

Real Life of Lulu
Real Life of Lulu

Craving apple pie but out of apples? This Mock Apple Pie uses Ritz Crackers for a surprisingly delicious twist. Try it for your next dessert!

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Mock Apple Pie
Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

Filling

Topping

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400℉.

  2. Step 2

    Place refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.

  3. Step 3

    In a large saucepan, add water, sugar, and cream of tartar.

  4. Step 4

    Turn the stove to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.

  5. Step 5

    Add 35 Ritz crackers and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes, gently stirring once or twice.

  6. Step 6

    Fill the pie crust with half the mixture and lay a few more crackers on top of the filling. Cover with the rest of the filling.

  7. Step 7

    Sprinkle the cinnamon and lemon juice over the top.

  8. Step 8

    Combine 1 cup of Ritz crackers, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and melted butter into a bowl for the topping. Stir to combine.

  9. Step 9

    Sprinkle over the top of the filling.

  10. Step 10

    Bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes.

  11. Step 11

    Reduce the temperature to 350℉ and cover the edges of the pie crust with foil. Bake 20 more minutes.

  12. Step 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack so it can set.

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