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My mother made this mock apple pie often during the Depression, and our guests were always astounded that soda crackers could be such convincing apples! \u2014Shirley Hunter, St. Paul, Minnesota<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1718777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,306849,304328,306859,304288,305487,304338,304390,303966,304368,306848,304268,303991,306336,324623,304388,304150,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,309605,308988,308984,308481,309616,259620,310796,308992,308761,308495,308745,309603,259483,308515,312199,309177,308752,309434,308812],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/EXPS_TOHAS24_6086_DR_03_19_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Slab Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/farm-apple-pan-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Farm-Apple-Pan-Pie_EXPS_FBMZ16_1988_A05_18_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Deep-Dish Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/deep-dish-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps40764_TH132104B06_26_8b_WEB2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Raspberry Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/berry-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Berry-Apple-Pie_EXPS_FT22_42356_F_0511_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Custard Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-custard-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Apple-Custard-Pie_EXPS_TOHD24_7462_SoniaBozzo_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pineapple Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/pineapple-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pineapple-Apple-Pie_EXPS_FT25_59539_JR_0408_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Upside-Down Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/upside-down-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps28980_C2376958B04_04_2b_WEB.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Cream Cheese Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-cream-cheese-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps28526_SD1191049D11B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Raisin Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-raisin-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Raisin-Pie_exps93315_RM1998687B11_15_2bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Pear Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-pear-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Apple-Pear-Pie_EXPS_TOHD24_21526_SuzanNajjar_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Butter Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-butter-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps4035_RM1576C53A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Pie Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-pie-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Apple-Pie-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_278325_ChristineMa_3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pumpkin Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/pumpkin-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pumpkin-Apple-Pie_EXPS_PBZ21_7440_E05_04_2b_AP.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Pie Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-pie-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Pie-Sandwiches_exps16710_GFKL1178118D23A_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mock Apple Pie Squares","post_link":"\/recipes\/mock-apple-pie-squares\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps37141_TH1115383D01_26_5b_WEB.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Praline Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-praline-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Praline-Pie_exps45773_THWR1828495D438_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Real Deal Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/real-deal-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Real-Deal-Apple-Pie_exps150748_TH2379798C02_23_2b_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Mock-Apple-Pie_EXPS_FT21_9228_F_1027_1.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mock-apple-pie\/","name":"Mock Apple Pie","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-04-27","prepTime":"PT20M","cookTime":"PT25M","totalTime":"PT45M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mock-Apple-Pie_EXPS_FT21_9228_F_1027_1.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"My mother made this mock apple pie often during the Depression, and our guests were always astounded that soda crackers could be such convincing apples! \u2014Shirley Hunter, St. Paul, Minnesota","recipeIngredient":["Dough for double-crust pie","18 saltines, broken in half","1-1\/2 cups sugar","1-1\/4 cups water","2 tablespoons lemon juice","1 teaspoon cream of tartar","1\/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","1\/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 400\u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1\/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1\/2 in. beyond rim of plate."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Layer crackers in shell; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Carefully pour over crackers (filling will be very thin). Cool for 10 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Roll remaining dough to a 1\/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Bake until crust is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. 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When apples are not abound try this fun recipe. I have made this recipe a number of times and it has always turned out great. We use buttery round Ritz style crackers, cut in half. This lends itself very well to looking like cut apples. Out of family preference, we do a simple cinnamon, brown sugar and nut topping. Adds a wonderful crunch to this fun pie! 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Surprise! When apples are not abound try this fun recipe. I have made this recipe a number of times and it has always turned out great. We use buttery round Ritz style crackers, cut in half. This lends itself very well to looking like cut apples. Out of family preference, we do a simple cinnamon, brown sugar and nut topping. Adds a wonderful crunch to this fun pie! Like most fruit pies it is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"81719290419d41e38ad31c16edabb7fc","MemberId":5826120,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mamaknowsbest","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2013 09:52"},{"Comment":"
i make this with ritz crackers tastes more like apples. hubby still dont know there are no apples in it.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2011 11:15","GUID":"8c8731aa0ee1470c9ea2aa16b1ae34a1","MemberId":6339963,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"littlemissleelee1","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2011 11:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2010 14:23","GUID":"f90a101e79e14fe4b6f82de0fb816eaf","MemberId":2915263,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Isolda","SubmittedDate":"01\/28\/2010 14:23"},{"Comment":"
Hello everyone.<\/b><\/p>
I recently found this recipie on heloise. But it didnt call for lemon juice. I also used the saltine crackers. My question is after you boil the water with the cream of tarter in it , it says to put in the 20 crackers. Do you break them up or just lay then in the liquid mixture? Ive made the pie and waiting for it to cool. hope it turns out. I had to add the sugar and cinnamon mixture and tabs of butter on the top crust as i didnt see to add the cinnamon and butter in the liquid? please help. would love to make this for my hubby as he loves pies. thank you in advance
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I USE RITZ CRACKERS INSTEAD OF SALTINES, IT COMES OUT GREAT...EVEN SMELLS LIKE APPLE PIE..<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f708b1c4e12647dbad8c05c05fc2e7bd","MemberId":1920866,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"norgil59","SubmittedDate":"03\/29\/2009 15:46"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51256,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43621,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312199,"name":"Pies","slug":"pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312134,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for pie recipes? Find great tasting desserts from pie recipes including apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, cherry pies, and more pie recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":1512,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Mock Apple Pie"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n