recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap – 2000-12-15
From: Kelly~WA
(Please trust me, this is a GREAT pie)

RITZ Mock Apple Pie

Pastry for two-crust 9 inch pie
36 Ritz Crackers, coarsely broken (about 1 3/4 cups)
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbs. lemon juice
Grated rind of one lemon
2 cups water
2 tbs. margarine
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
**NO apples needed

Roll out half the pastry and line a 9 inch pie plate. Place crackers in prepared crust. (Note: Do not crumble or pulverize the crackers.)

In saucepan, over high heat, heat water, sugar, and cream of tartar to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and rind; cool. Pour syrup over crackers. Dot with margarine; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll out remaining pastry; place over pie. Trim, seal and flute edges. Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.

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