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.

Tamara Lothian
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This mock apple pie is a keeper.


asad Asad
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Aidan Anthony
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This mock apple pie is the best I've ever had.


Harris Masood
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I will definitely be making this mock apple pie again.


Neriah Dunlap
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This recipe was a hit at my potluck.


Ria Harrison
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Great recipe!


Daniel Tiyene
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This mock apple pie was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Misr Narejo
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Loved this mock apple pie! The crust was perfect and the filling was flavorful.


Shahbaz RK
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The mock apple pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Leya Jones
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This mock apple pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Taniya Akther
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I'm not a huge fan of mock apple pies, but this one was actually pretty good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


George Adams
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This mock apple pie was a great way to use up some leftover Ritz crackers. The filling was flavorful and the crust was nice and crispy.


Frances Rodriguez
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I was looking for a mock apple pie recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly.


Jennifer Skoglund
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This is the best mock apple pie I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


umar bukenya
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I made this mock apple pie for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and couldn't believe it was made without apples.


Rohan Ahammed prince420
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This mock apple pie was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and the filling was simple to make.


Amine bk
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mock apple pie turned out great. The crust was perfect and the filling was flavorful.


Sajdan Saeedkhan
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This mock apple pie was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.