Ritz Mock Apple Pie

Ingredients

pastry for two-crust 9-inch pie
36 Ritz_Crackers, coarsely broken (about 1 3/4 cups crumbs)
1 3/4 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons Cream_Of_Tartar
2 tablespoons Lemon_Juice
1 grated peel of a Lemon
2 tablespoons Margarine or Butter
1/2 teaspoon Ground_Cinnamon 

Directions:

1. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie plate. Place
cracker crumbs in prepared crust; set aside.

2. Heat water, sugar and cream of tartar to a boil in saucepan over
high heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and peel; cool.

3. Pour syrup over cracker crumbs. Dot with margarine or butter;
sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll out remaining pastry; place over pie.
Trim, seal and flute edges. Slit top crust to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake at 425 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is crisp and
golden. Cool completely.

Makes 10 servings
