Soda crackers masquerade as apples in this tasty pie. The crackers are broken into pieces and piled into an unbaked pie shell. A sweet hot syrup is poured on top, the second crust is added, and the pie is popped into the oven to bake.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 double-wide soda crackers
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, butter, cream of tartar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
Break 16 (double) soda crackers into pie shell. Pour hot syrup over.
Add top crust, seal and flute edges. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
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