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.

malak wael
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This mock apple pie is a great way to save money on apples. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


sazia Hossain
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I made this mock apple pie for my husband and he loved it! He couldn't believe it was made without apples.


JAHIDUL GAMIRE
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This mock apple pie is a great way to use up leftover pie crust. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Jonathan Affumjnr
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I made this mock apple pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and couldn't believe it was made without apples.


Ais Ali
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This mock apple pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Fargham Jamal
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I made this mock apple pie for my kids and they loved it! They couldn't believe it was made without apples.


KING HuSsAiNi
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This mock apple pie is a great way to use up leftover Ritz crackers. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Muazzin Mughal
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I was skeptical about this mock apple pie, but I was pleasantly surprised! The filling was delicious and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Aria Lynn
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This is the best mock apple pie I've ever had! The filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Flair
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I made this mock apple pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and couldn't believe it was made without apples.


Mofe Bernice
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This mock apple pie was a hit with my family! The filling was sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.