How to Make Mock Apple Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple pie is a classic dessert that has been a staple in American kitchens for generations. The combination of tender, sweet apples and flaky pie crust is a treat that never goes out of style. However, what if we told you that you could enjoy the same delicious flavors of apple pie without using a single apple? That's right, we're talking about mock apple pie!

Mock apple pie is a unique twist on the traditional dessert that uses a surprising ingredient to mimic the taste and texture o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 30 buttery round crackers
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared pie shell
  • 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Make the pie: Bring water, sugar, and cream of tartar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Drop in whole crackers and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour mixture into pie shell; sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Make the topping: Mix crushed crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over pie filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 15 to 20 more minutes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    440 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 366mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 163mg