Best 5 Aunt Totsy Mock Apple Pie Recipes

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"Aunt Totsy's Mock Apple Pie" is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations. This Southern delight offers a unique twist on the traditional apple pie, combining simple ingredients to create a satisfying treat. Its origins may be shrouded in mystery, but the legend of Aunt Totsy's culinary skills lives on in the hearts of those who have savored this pie. With its golden crust, sweet-tart filling, and nostalgic charm, "Aunt Totsy's Mock Apple Pie" stands as a testament to the enduring power of family recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MOCK APPLE PIE



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My mother made this dessert often during the Depression, and our guests were always astounded that soda crackers could be such convincing 'apples'!-Shirley Hunter, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pastry for double-crust pie
18 saltines, halved
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate. Layer crackers in shell; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Carefully pour over crackers (filling will be very thin). Cool for 10 minutes. Cut lattice strips from remaining pastry; place over filling. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 400° for 25-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOCK APPLE PIE



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Apple pie flavor without the apples. Fun to make and sure to please, but should be served warm! Enjoy.

Provided by Brenda Moore

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
30 buttery round crackers
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water, sugar and cream of tartar; bring to boil.
  • Drop in whole crackers and boil for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into pie shell; sprinkle with cinnamon and lemon juice.
  • Mix together the crushed crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter; sprinkle over pie filling.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 366.4 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

MOCK APPLE PIE



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I don't know how they will figure this out, but I am going to give it a try. Mom was diabetic and came up with this. You can make it large or small. Amounts are up to you. Large family, go for it. Live alone, make it little.

Provided by Hoosier Margie

Categories     Pie

Time 5m

Yield 1 dessert

Number Of Ingredients 2

graham cracker
applesauce, sugar free (I prefer with cinnamon)

Steps:

  • Start with graham crackers and layer of applesauce.
  • Make as many layers as you like.
  • End with graham crackers.
  • Refrigerate over night.
  • Enjoy.
  • Let the kids make this for you, and let them shine!

Nutrition Facts :

MOCK APPLE PIE



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Make and share this Mock Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by george nuckols

Categories     Pie

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
22 saltine crackers
1 pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and butter.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture and continue to boil for approximately 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Crush the saltine crackers and put in a 9-inch unbaked pie crust. Pour mixture from saucepan into the pie crust and sprinkle the top with cinnamon.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until done. Serves 8.
  • Dorothy Nuckols, Indiana

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 237.7, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 37.6, Protein 2.2

AUNT CAROL'S APPLE PIE



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Everyone in the family has something that they're the best at making. I make the best cookies, my sister, Carol, makes the best pies in the whole world!...no competition in our family! This recipe includes an ingredient called free-flowing brown sugar. This is a non-clumping or caking version of ordinary brown sugar. It has a lower moisture content then the traditional one, which makes it free flowing much like granulated sugar. It is available at most specialty supermarket. If it is not available in your part of the world, use regular brown sugar and make sure it is broken up, free of clumps. Macintosh or Granny Smith apples are the best choices for apple pie because they are the least mushy apples.

Provided by Jo Ann Taylor

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Granny Smith apples
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Peel and slice apples. Toss with sugars, cinnamon and flour. Set aside.
  • Roll crust to make slightly larger to fit 10-inch glass pie pan. Fit bottom crust in pie pan. Turn in apple mixture and dot with butter. Put crust on top and crimp edges of crust together.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Wet hands with water and dampen top of pie. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Puncture top of pie with fork so the steam can escape.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for about 45 minutes more, until crust is golden brown. It's a good practice to place a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the pie under the pie plate to catch overflows. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 257 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: For the best flavor and texture, choose firm, tart apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
  • Peel and Slice the Apples Thinly: This will help them cook evenly and give the pie a more delicate texture.
  • Use a Combination of Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are classic apple pie spices, but you can also add a pinch of cardamom or allspice for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Don't Overcook the Apples: You want them to be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a Good Quality Pie Crust: A homemade pie crust is always best, but if you're short on time, a store-bought crust will work just fine.
  • Preheat the Oven: This will help ensure that the pie crust cooks evenly.
  • Let the Pie Cool Before Serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Aunt Totsie's Mock Apple Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet, tart filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're craving a classic apple pie, give this mock apple pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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