Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic dessert with a delightful twist. This mock apple crisp is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy Ritz cracker crust, a tender and tangy apple filling, and a sweet and crunchy topping. This recipe offers a unique take on the traditional apple crisp, using simple and accessible ingredients to create a mouthwatering dessert that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Additionally, the article includes variations of this classic recipe, such as a gluten-free version using almond flour, a vegan version using plant-based butter and milk, and a sugar-free version using natural sweeteners. These variations cater to different dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
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MOCK APPLE CRISP (RITZ)
Need a quick dessert, like a yummy apple crisp, but no apples on hand? Made in the tradition of the Ritz Mock Apple Pie, you have everything in your pantry for this no-crust crisp. It's a brain twister - tastes like the real thing!
Provided by Shelley Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 and butter a 2 quart casserole.
- For Filling: Combine water, white sugar, and cream of tartar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Roughly break 30-40 Ritz crackers into buttered casserole, scatter evenly. Pour sugar mixture over crackers. Sprinkle with cinnamon and lemon juice.
- For Topping: Mix together 20 crushed Ritz crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 10 minutes at 425. Reduce heat to 375 and continue to bake 15-20 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown and filling is no longer jiggly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.
RITZ MOCK APPLE PIE
Steps:
- 1. Servings: 6-8 Servings Size
- 2. Directions: Prep Time: 0 mins Total Time: 50 mins 1 Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9-inch pie plate. Break Ritz Crackers coarsely into pastry-lined plate. Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar in saucepan, boil gently for 15 minutes. 2 Add lemon juice and rind. 3 Cool. 4 Pour this syrup over Crackers, dot generously with butter or margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon. 5 Cover with top crust. Trim and flute edges together. 6 Cut slits in top crust to let steam escape. Bake in a hot oven (425 F) 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is crisp and golden. 7 Serve warm. 8 Cut into 6 to 8 slices. 9 -- Found lurking on a Ritz Crackers box Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/ritz-mock-apple-pie-ii-912#ixzz1RNKaMJEJ
RITZ MOCK APPLE PIE
Let your family members or guests eat some of this before asking if they know what it contains!!! The title tells it all. It is surprisingly good...and a fun thing to do, especially with children. Serve warm with ice cream or a cheese wedge.
Provided by NoSpringChicken
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9 inch pie plate.
- Break crackers coarsely into pastry lined pan; set aside.
- In saucepan, combine water, sugar and cream of tartar; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and rind.
- Let stand at room temperature until cool.
- Slowly pour syrup over crackers, letting it seep in some as you go along.
- Dot top with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Cover with top crust; flute edges.
- Cut slits in top crust.
- Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 68.3, Protein 1.5
MOCK APPLE CRISP (GLUTEN & SUGAR FREE)
When you have an abundance of zucchini, this really tastes like apple pie. Plus, it's healthier than other "mock apple pies" that are just crackers. The crust is gluten freeand the recipe is sugar free (stevia).
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine crust ingredients in a medium bowl, cutting in the margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; add vanilla and mix gently.
- Press 1/2 of dough evenly on bottom and 1/4-inch up sides of an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.
- Bake until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- Meanwhile, combine zucchini and lemon juice in a pot and simmer until just barely cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, add stevia, cinnamon and nutmeg and let cool.
- Spoon cooled zucchini mixture over crust and sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.4
RITZ MOCK APPLE PIE
This is delicious! Out of apples? no problem, replace with ritz crackers, believe it or not, try it for yourself!
Provided by smellycat
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar; bring to a boil.
- Drop in whole crackers and simmer for 5 minute.
- Pour mixture into pie shell; sprinkle with lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Combine all ingredients for topping and sprinkle over pie. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minute then reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 309.7, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.1, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, use cold butter and refrigerate the unbaked crisp before baking.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture.
- If you like a sweeter crisp, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the filling.
- For a more tart crisp, use Granny Smith apples.
- If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar instead.
- Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This mock apple crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, it's sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this mock apple crisp a try!
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