Ritz Mock Apple Pie Iii
Transport yourself to a time of clever kitchen ingenuity with Ritz Mock Apple Pie III, a nostalgic dessert that masterfully mimics the flavor and texture of classic apple pie—without any apples! This creative recipe uses buttery Ritz crackers as a stand-in for fruit, combining them with a luscious spiced sugar syrup infused with cinnamon and tangy lemon juice for that iconic apple-like taste. Wrapped in a golden, flaky pie crust and optionally topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, this unique pie is a conversation starter at any gathering. Perfect for curious taste buds and retro dessert lovers alike, it’s ready in under an hour, making it an easy yet unforgettable treat for your next occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 whole crackers Ritz crackers
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 9-inch rounds Pre-made pie crust
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare your 9-inch pie dish by fitting one of the pre-made pie crusts into it. Trim any excess dough and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Break the Ritz crackers into quarters and gently stir them into the sugar syrup along with the lemon juice and ground cinnamon. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the crackers to imitate the texture of sliced apples.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring it into the prepared pie crust.
Dot the filling with the unsalted butter before covering it with the top pie crust. Trim and seal the edges, then make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
If desired, mix 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, and sprinkle it over the top crust for extra flavor and sparkle.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your mock apple pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.5 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2732 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 757.4 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1349 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
