Do not mock this mock apple pie, because it is one of the best ritz cracker dessert recipes in existence. The real master behind this slight of spoon is ritz, the cracker company. Mock apple pie based on versions from saveur and the back of the ritz cracker box c. To enhance the flavor of the pie, i also added a nosugar apple juice, plus i used keeblers original town house crackers instead of ritz crackers. Pour the first ingredients over top of the crackers. See more ideas about ritz cracker recipes, ritz crackers, cracker recipes. Prepare as directed, sprinkling 12 cup each chopped planters walnuts and bakers semisweet chocolate chunks over cracker crumbs before covering with sugar syrup. Chocolatewalnut mock apple pie prepare as directed, sprinkling 12 cup each chopped walnuts and semisweet chocolate chunks over cracker crumbs before covering with sugar syrup. Ritz cracker recipes with dessert flavor are sweet, delicious and low budget too.
Not only is it fun to make, but its sure to please the entire family. The recipe for ritz mock apple pie began appearing on ritz crackers packaging not long after the product hit store shelves in 1934. Apple pie baked in a rectangular pan with a crumble topping. Saltine crackers are the prime ingredient in a classic oldfashioned dessert called mock apple pie. Line 9 inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. Nov 11, 2011 if youve bought ritz crackers in the last seventyfive or so years, you may have noticed their famous mock apple pie recipe on the back of the box.
Roughly break 3040 ritz crackers into buttered casserole, scatter evenly. But making mock apple pies predates the 1930s into the 19th century think civil war and the recipes used saltines or soda crackers it was even called cracker pie or soda cracker pie. Mock apple pie using ritz crackers the virtual weber. The fact is that ritz mock apple pie is derived from earlier recipes for mock apple pie, dating back to the 19th century, that used soda crackers or saltines in place of apples. Bake 1820 more minutes, or until pie filling has set. Trusted results with mock apple pie with ritz crackers. The earliest known published recipes for mock apple pie date from the antebellum period of the 1850s. Nov 21, 2016 well, technically, mock apple pie, and one of the worlds biggest street magicians has nothing to do with its creation. Combine all remaining ingredients except cool whip. Jul 17, 2019 after this ritz crackers in mock apple pie because the standard.
For a nine inch pan your bottom crust should be around 11 inches in diameter, your top crust, about 10 inches. Nov 10, 2011 this ritz mock apple pie is made just like a regular apple pie you make a sweet syrup and spice the crackers just as if they are apples. Mock apple pie 2 recipessaltine or ritz crackers facebook. They did, however, start printing the recipe on the boxes during wwii. Line 9inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. Mix together the crushed crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape. I had a lot of fun making this ritz cracker pie and even more fun when i took the pie to work. Our ritz mockapple pie recipe really is as easy as pie.
In 1934 the recipe for mock apple pie was printed on the back of boxes of ritz crackers, and used a combination of crushed crackers and. This ritz mock apple pie is made just like a regular apple pie you make a sweet syrup and spice the crackers just as if they are apples. Cover edge of pie crust with strip of foil for the last 15 min. Enjoy this mock apple pie treat but be mindful of the serving size. No bake chocolate peanut butter pie ritz crackers spiced. Now, the sweet, simple dessert, with the taste, texture and look of apple pie without the apples. Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9 inch pie plate. Ritz mock apple pie an old time favorite the seattle times. Best ritz mock apple pie recipehow to make ritz mock. Fun to make and sure to please, but should be served warm. Bake for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 375 degrees f 190 degrees c and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer.
Pour syrup over crackers and dot with pieces of butter then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Jan 06, 2015 cookbooks had been printing mock apple pie recipes long before then. Pastry for twocrust 9inch pie 36 ritz crackers, coarsely broken about 1 34 cups crumbs 1 34 cups water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2. Mix together 20 crushed ritz crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. I finally bough the original ritz crackers and said what the heck ill just make it.
There was a recipe for mock apple pie, says dalton, the grand prize winner of the 2019 ritz crushed crackers recipe contest, in. In the 1930s, and for many years afterwards, ritz crackers promoted a recipe for mock apple pie using its product, along with sugar and various spices. Mock mince pies were made with similar ingredients. Best ritz mock apple pie recipehow to make ritz mock apple. Make mock apple pie and fool everyone copykat recipes.
In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. After receiving 1,500 request in just one year for the recipe they started printed the it again on the box in 1991. In saucepan, combine water, sugar and cream of tartar. Our ritz mock apple pie recipe really is as easy as pie. Add to above ingredients and roll out for 11x16 inch or 12x15 inch pan. Break up crackers and place in the bottom of the pie crust. Ritz mock apple pie an old time favorite originally published june 23, 2009 at 4.
To make mock apple pie, people boil the sugar, water, and cream of tartar for a bit, then add the crackers, allowing the sweet and tart mixture to sink into the dough. Note experience real apple pie flavour in this irresistible pie without the apples. The ritz cracker mock apple pie originated as a classic backofthebox recipe. Ritz mock apple pie the classic pie, featuring ritz crackers baked in a golden crust, is perfect for the holidays. Roll out 1 crust on lightly floured surface to 11inch circle. Carefully pour over crackers filling will be very thin. Food historians believe that the concept of mock apple pie was developed by the pioneers during the nineteenth century. Fake it like a pro with this surprising combo of ritz crackers, lemon and cinnamon. Grandmas soda cracker apple pie just a pinch recipes.
Jun 04, 2018 in 1934 the recipe for mock apple pie was printed on the back of boxes of ritz crackers, and used a combination of crushed crackers and cream of tartar as a substitute for fresh apples. Nov 02, 2010 mock apple pie using saltine crackers overview. Did nabisco invent mock apple pie to sell ritz crackers. If youre not familiar with it, the ritz mock apple pie is a combination of lemonflavored sugar syrup and crumbled ritz crackers, topped with.
May 06, 2020 line 9inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. It was a depressionera pie created because apples were costly. My mother made this dessert often during the depression. Recipe ritz pie mock apple pie sprinkle with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg top should be completely covered and. We use buttery round ritz style crackers, cut in half.
This is adapted from the recipe off the back of the ritz cracker box. Nabisco did not invent the recipe to sell their ritz crackers. Bake at 425 f for 3035 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden. Great depression era mock apple pie appleless ritz cracker. Make this great recipe to see how great ritz crackers recipes are. The recipe was on the back of ritz cracker boxes until sometime during the 1980s when they finally took it off. Born of the thrifty ingenuity of the 1930s, the pie grew in popularity during world war ii when apples were expensive and in short supply. Make a regular pie crust as you would for an apple pie. Mix water, granulated sugar and cream of tartar in large saucepan. Ritz mock apple pie the classic pie, featuring ritz crackers baked in a golden crust, is perfect for the.
Pastry for twocrust 9inch pie 36 ritz crackers, coarsely broken about 1 34 cups crumbs 1 34 cups water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons lemon juice grated peel of one lemon. Substitute prepare using pastry for 2crust 9inch pie. Sizewise dessert can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions substitute prepare using. Bake 10 minutes at 400, reduce to 350 and cover edges of pie crust with foil. See more ideas about apple pie, pie and food recipes. The idea of mock apple pie repulsed me but i had some leftover stale ritz crackers from the superbowl so i thought i would give this a shot. Sizewise enjoy this mock apple pie treat but be mindful of the serving size. No apples are in this dish, but because of the spices that are used, it seems similar to an apple pie. She also remembers reading the back of the ritz crackers box. If youre not familiar with it, the ritz mock apple pie is a combination of lemonflavored sugar syrup and crumbled ritz crackers, topped with cinnamon and baked into a pastry crust.
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