If you’re craving something sweet but don’t have any apples on hand, don’t worry! You can always make a Ritz mock apple pie instead. That’s right, this pie uses Ritz crackers instead of apples for a surprisingly delicious result. Here’s how to make it.
Ritz Mock Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 60 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 pie crusts, unbaked
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cream of tartar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the butter and Ritz crackers to the saucepan and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Pour the mixture into one of the pie crusts. Place the second pie crust on top and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Serve warm.
Old Fashioned Ritz Cracker Pie – Peanut Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 24 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sugar, milk, flour, and vanilla extract.
- Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the crushed Ritz crackers and pour the mixture into the pie shell.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
These Ritz cracker pies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, they’re a fun and unique twist on classic pie recipes.