Faux Apple Pie - My improved version of a classic recipe
Faux Apple Pie has managed to fool every single person who has tasted it. Even after making it, I can't help but feel disbelief every time I have a bite.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple
Servings: 4
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
1package14.1 ounces rolled pie crusts (the box had two pie crusts in it)
2cupsplus one tablespoon sugar
1tablespoonall purpose flour
2teaspoonscream of tartar
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonground allspice
4tablespoonslemon juice
5tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonvanilla
60Ritz Crackersabout two sleeves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425. Roll out one crust in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate and set aside.
Place 1.5 cups water, two cups sugar, flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and allspice in a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat. Add in lemon juice, 3 tablespoons butter, and vanilla. Stir. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
Coarsely break the crackers and place them in a medium sized, heat proof bowl. Pour syrup over the crackers and stir until well coated. Allow to soak for five minutes.
Pour the cracker mixture into the pie crust. Top with remaining crust and crimp the edges with your fingertips or a fork to seal. Cut a few vents in the top of the pie and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave safe bowl and brush over the top of the pie crust. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.