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A close-up of a homemade mock apple pie slice on a white plate, featuring a flaky crust, biscuit-like cracker filling coated in glossy caramelized syrup, a golden oat crumble topping, and a dollop of whipped cream. The warm, rustic background enhances its inviting, homemade appeal.

Mock Apple Pie

A classic Great Depression-era dessert that tastes just like real apple pie—without using any apples! This vintage mock apple pie uses Ritz crackers to mimic the texture and flavor of apples, creating a mind-blowing illusion of traditional apple pie.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vintage
Keyword: Mock Apple Pie, Mock apple pie Great Depression, Mock apple pie history, Mock apple pie Ritz, Old fashioned mock apple pie, Ritz Mock apple pie original
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish (Glass or ceramic preferred)
  • Medium saucepan (For making the syrup)
  • Measuring cups & spoons (For accuracy)
  • Mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • Wooden spoon/spatula (For stirring)
  • Rolling pin (If using homemade crust)
  • Sharp knife/kitchen scissors (For trimming dough)
  • Cooling rack (To cool the pie completely)

Ingredients

  • pieces Ritz crackers - About 1½ sleeves, broken into chunks
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 whole Pie crusts - Homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Prepare workspace
  • Make the syrup
  • Assemble pie crust and filling
  • Bake the pie
  • Cool and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg