vax1:dave (08/31/82)
MOCK RITZ CRACKER PIE (No Ritz Crackers Needed) Pastry to two crust 9-inch pie 6 apples 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 tablespools lemon juice Grated rind of one lemon Butter or margarine Cinnamon Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9-inch pie plate. Dice apples and spread into pastry-lined plate. Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar in saucepan, boil gently for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and rind. Cool. Pour this syrup over apples, dot generously with butter or margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with top crust. Trim and flute edges together. Cut slits in top crust to let steam escape. Bake in a hot oven (425 F) 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is crisp and golden. Serve warm. Cut into 6 to 8 slices. -- Found lurking on a apple crate