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Mock Apple Pie

1 Basic 9" Double Crust (unbaked)

Ritz Crackers, Saltines, or soda crackers, coarsely broken - about 1 3/4 cups crumbs

1 3/4 cups water

2 cups sugar

2 tsp cream of tartar

2 tbsp lemon juice

Grated peel of one lemon

2 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp cinnamon

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Place cracker crumbs in pie crust and set aside.

Heat water, sugar, and cream of tartar to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.  Simmer 15 minutes, creating a syrup.

Add lemon juice and lemon peel.

Cool.

Pour syrup over cracker crumbs.

Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Place the top crust and cut slits to vent steam and crimp the edges sealed.

Bake 30-35 minutes until crust is crisp and golden.

Cool completely before serving.