50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Pies and Pastries -- Ritz Mock Apple Pie

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Ritz Mock Apple Pie

From the Kitchen of: Dotty
Comments: Here is a recipe that I am still using I am sure many remember this one !!!!!



		pie crust needed for top and bottom for 9" pie
36		RITZ Crackers, coarsely broken(about 1-3/4 cups crumbs) or 2-1/4 cups RITZ Bits may be substituted
1-3/4	cups	Water
2	cups	Sugar
2	tsps	Cream of tartar
2	Tbsps	Lemon juice
		Grated rind of one lemon
2	Tbsps	Margarine
1/2	tsp	Ground cinnamon

Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie plate.
Place cracker crumbs in prepared crust. In saucepan, over high heat, heat water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and rind; cool. Pour syrup over cracker crumbs. 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 425º F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden. Serve warm.