Sep 29, 2011 if you do not like mushy damp ritz crackers, then you will not like mock apple pie. Line 9 inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. The characteristic holes found in many crackers are called docking holes. As part of this auspicious occasion, ritz crackers is introducing new twists on one of its most wellknown and bestloved ritz cracker recipes, the mock apple pie. Ritz mock apple pie recipe ritz cracker recipes, ritz. Born of the thrifty ingenuity of the 1930s, the pie grew in popularity during world war. Jun 23, 2009 ritz crackers debuted in 1934, and not long after, the recipe for ritz mock apple pie began appearing on the box. The recipe became popular in the twentieth century when nabsico started printing the recipe on the back of their ritz crackers boxes during world war ii.
The recipe was on the back of ritz cracker boxes until sometime during the 1980s when they finally took it off. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of crushed ritz crackers with 12 cup of brown sugar, 12 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix together the crushed crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. After receiving 1,500 request in just one year for the recipe they started printed the. Yes, this easy pie recipe does prominently feature ritz crackers. Most of us today know mock apple pie as a recipe made with nabisco ritz crackers. To make mockapple 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. This seemed cool and within our time window and i know a couple of you are allergic to apples so this one is for you guys. Some may think soda cracker pie is the same as mock apple pie recipe i will be making and sharing that classic recipe soon, but the two recipes are different. Did nabisco invent mock apple pie to sell ritz crackers. On sunday, the watertown daily times highlighted projects people have taken up during their forced time off with the covid19 pandemic. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint. Ovenbaked chips with a crispy, thin shape and an irresistible crunch.
Sep 07, 2011 what is mock apple pie, a longrunning recipe on boxes of ritz crackers. After this ritz crackers in mock apple pie because the standard. Jul 17, 2019 after this ritz crackers in mock apple pie because the standard. Make mock apple pie and fool everyone copykat recipes. Bill hogannewscom a mock apple pie made with ritz crackers tastes as good as the real thing. Both pies are made with crackers, but mock apple pie is made with a double pie crust, no eggs, cinnamon and more. Thats right, the mock apples in this recipe are ritz crackers. Nov 01, 2017 some people ask why make a pie using crackers instead of apples, well, because it is fun to fool folks with this pie. Mock mince pies were made with similar ingredients. Mock apple pie crackers, tossed with a lemony apple pie spiced syrup take on a remarkable cooked appleslike texture in this recipe, perhaps a forebear of modern molecular gastronomy. The holes are poked in the dough to stop overly large air pockets from forming in the cracker while baking. Do not mock this mock apple pie, because it is one of the best ritz cracker dessert recipes in existence. And when ritz crackers are used, as they so frequently are, the.
Blend in sugar and add crackers, pecans and vanilla. The earliest known published recipes for mock apple pie date from the antebellum period of the 1850s. Mock apple pie ingredients 2 pie crusts approximately 20 crackers saltines or ritzstyle 1 12 cups water 12 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 12 tsp cream of tartar 3 tb lemon juice 18 tsp nutmeg bring water, sugar, cinnamon, cream of tartar, lemon juice and nutmeg to a boil in a saucepan. Great depression era mock apple pie appleless ritz cracker. Ritz mock apple pie an old time favorite the seattle times. Line 9inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. Lemon juice and cinnamon give the faux fruit pie its surprising. Now, the sweet, simple dessert, with the taste, texture and look of apple pie without the apples.
Bake the mock apple pie at 425 degrees f for 25 minutes. Apple pie without the apples, hopefully we dont mess this up too much. If you do not like mushy damp ritz crackers, then you will not like mock apple pie. Also called ritz cracker pie, saltine cracker pie, and pecan delight. Thy started printing the mock apple pie recipe on the box during wwii. To enhance the flavor of the pie, i also added a nosugar apple juice, plus. The recipe for ritz mock apple pie began appearing on ritz crackers packaging not long after the product hit store. Cool completely and top with whipped topping of choice. 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. A recipe for mock apple pie that was found on the back of ritz cracker boxes may have been invented by nabisco during the 1930s, when apples were hard to come by, according to. Heat water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil in saucepan.
Mix water, granulated sugar and cream of tartar in large saucepan. 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. Ritz cracker mock apple pie part of forced time off creations. It was a depressionera pie created because apples were costly. Today we have another recipe from the great depression although its roots go back much further mock apple pie. Bake at 425 f for 3035 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden. Faux apple pie my improved version of a classic recipe.
Feb 26, 2009 read the ritz mock apple pie discussion from the chowhound home cooking, apples food community. Our ritz mock apple pie tastes just grandma made it. Some people ask why make a pie using crackers instead of apples, well, because it is fun to fool folks with this pie. In the story, kyle hayes, coowner of grams diner in adams, mentioned an unusual pie he made at home. Mock apple pie is made using ritz or similar crackers. 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. Nov 01, 2017 this seemed cool and within our time window and i know a couple of you are allergic to apples so this one is for you guys. Mock apple pie based on versions from saveur and the back of the ritz cracker box c. Nov 21, 2016 well, technically, mock apple pie, and one of the worlds biggest street magicians has nothing to do with its creation. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9inch pie plate. No bake chocolate peanut butter pie ritz crackers spiced. The ritz cracker mock apple pie originated as a classic backofthebox recipe.
Ritz cracker dessert recipes are sweet and full of buttery goodness. Prepare as directed, sprinkling 12 cup each chopped planters walnuts and bakers semisweet chocolate chunks over cracker crumbs before covering with sugar syrup. Sprinkle 12 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts and 12 cup of semisweet chocolate chips or chunks over the cracker crumbs before adding the syrup mixture. Nov 21, 2016 line 9inch pie plate with crust as directed on package. Ritz mock apple pie gets an infusion of fun with the introduction of upside down mock apple pie and chocolate walnut mock apple pie. Make this great recipe to see how great ritz crackers recipes are. The exact origin story is unknown, a representative for the brand said. The real master behind this slight of spoon is ritz, the cracker company. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. I remember seeing the recipe on the box but not the exact ingredients, but as i recall it had a ton of sugar and cinnamon in it as well as, obviously, a lot of ritzes. Roll out half of pastry on lightly floured surface to 11inch circle.
The recipe uses ritz crackers, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon instead of apples. The classic pie, featuring ritz crackers baked in a golden crust, is perfect for the holidays. Try this ritz cracker pie mock apple pie recipe, or contribute your own. Well, technically, mock apple pie, and one of the worlds biggest street magicians has nothing to do with its creation. In saucepan, over high heat, heat water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes. Whatever the occasion, make it a little better with a ritz recipe. April fool your friends and family with an apple pie made with ritz crackers. There are recipes for it dating back to at least the 19 th century, but ritz crackers popularized the recipe. Nabisco ritz mock apple pie pastry for 2crust 9inch pie. 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. Jan 06, 2015 cookbooks had been printing mock apple pie recipes long before then. 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. Bake at 425 f for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is crisp. So when ritz crackers notified me that the brand was having its 75th birthday and offered up the recipe for its iconic mock apple pie, i was.
In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and cream of tartar, whisking until sugar has dissolved. 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. Ritz cracker mock pecan pie recipe the spruce eats. Cookbooks had been printing mock apple pie recipes long before then.
The mock apple pie, made from crackers, was probably invented for use aboard ships, as it was known to the british royal navy as early as 1812. Salt and vinegar, sea salt, cream cheese and onions and bacon. Ritz crackers debuted in 1934, and not long after, the recipe for ritz mock apple pie began appearing on the box. Mock apple pie using ritz crackers has similar ingredients, but uses a slightly different method, plus a boiled based, lemon, additional sugar, and is baked with a bottom and top crust. Our ritz mock apple pie recipe really is as easy as pie. In medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cream of tartar. Carefully pour over crackers filling will be very thin. Bring mixture to boil over high heat, whisking occasionally, then reduce heat to medium. I remember seeing the recipe on the box but not the exact ingredients, but as i recall it had a ton of sugar and cinnamon in. Best ritz mock apple pie recipehow to make ritz mock apple. After receiving 1,500 request in just one year for the recipe they started printed the it again on the box in 1991. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 30 minutes. The recipe is found on the back of ritz cracker boxes. Mock apple pie 2 recipessaltine or ritz crackers facebook.
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. How to make ritz mock apple pie video story behind ritz apple. I had a lot of fun making this ritz cracker pie and even more fun when i took the pie to work. 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. Mock apple pie crackers, tossed with a lemony apple piespiced syrup take on a remarkable cooked appleslike texture in this recipe, perhaps a forebear of modern molecular gastronomy. It was there through much of the 1960s, and last appeared in 1993. 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. Bake for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 375 degrees f 190 degrees c and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer.
Apple pie baked in a rectangular pan with a crumble topping. The recipe for ritz mock apple pie began appearing on ritz crackers packaging not long after the product hit store shelves in 1934. Old fashioned cracker pie and nabisco ritz mock apple pie. Nabisco introduced the buttery ritz cracker in 1934. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Food historians believe that the concept of mock apple pie was developed by the pioneers during the nineteenth century. The pie first showed up in cookbooks in the 1800s and used saltine crackers. When people talk about the history of the ritz mock apple pie, they say it. Ritz cracker recipes with this kind of flavor are hard to find.
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