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Pie A mock apple pie made from crackers was apparently invented by pioneers on the move during the nineteenth century who were bereft of apples. In the 1930s, and for many years afterwards, Ritz Crackers promoted a recipe for mock apple pie using its product,
along with sugar and various spices.
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For a great combination of baking apple; use Granny Smith apples with Braeburn apples, or Northern Spies apples with Newtown apples or all apples together. Pan size: 9 inch round baking dish |
A vintage pie recipe made with saltine crackers and apple pie spice seasonings.
pastry for 2 - crust 9 - inch pie
1 sleeve saltine crackers
2 cups water
1 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Line a 9-inch pie plate with rolled-out pastry. Break saltines coarsely into the pie shell. Combine water, both sugars, and cream of tartar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and peel; cool.
Pour the syrup over crackers. Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover with top crust and flute edge. Cut slits into top to allow steam to escape. Bake until crust is golden brown and crisp. Serve warm, with ice cream, if desired.
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