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RITZ Mock Apple Pie

No time to peel apples? Fake it like a pro with this surprising combo of Ritz Crackers, lemon and cinnamon. Truly as easy as pie.

Prep time

35 min

Total time

1 hr 40 min

Servings

Makes 10 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
    • 1-3/4 cups water
    •  Zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
    • 1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
    • 36 RITZ Crackers, coarsely broken (about 1-3/4 cups)
    • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
    • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preparation
  • Mix  sugar and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on low heat 5 min. or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Stir in zest and juice; cool 30 min.
  • Heat  oven to 425°F. Roll out 1 crust on lightly floured surface to 11-inch circle; place in 9-inch pie plate. Place cracker crumbs in crust. Pour sugar syrup over crumbs; top with butter and cinnamon.
  • Roll  out remaining crust to 10-inch circle; place over pie. Seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.
  • Bake  30 to 35 min. or until golden brown. Cool.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseEnjoy this mock apple pie treat but be mindful of the serving size.

Chocolate-Walnut Mock Apple PiePrepare as directed, sprinkling 1/2 cup each chopped walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate chunks over cracker crumbs before covering with sugar syrup.

SubstitutePrepare using pastry for 2-crust 9-inch pie. Divide pastry in half; continue as directed.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories

    420

  • Total fat

    18g

  • Saturated fat

    5g

  • Cholesterol

    5mg

  • Sodium

    430mg

  • Carbohydrate

    64g

  • Dietary fiber

    0g

  • Total sugars

    40g

  • Protein

    3g

  • Vitamin A

    0%DV

  • Vitamin C

    0%DV

  • Calcium

    2%DV

  • Iron

    8%DV

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