Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

Mock Apple Pie

Pastry for 2 crusts 9” pie

1 stack pack Ritz crackers
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
rind of one lemon, grated
butter and cinnamon

Roll out bottom crust and place in pie plate. Break crackers coarsely into it.
Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar in saucepan. Boil gently for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and rind. Cool.
Pour syrup over the crackers, dot generously with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with top crust.
Trim and flute edge.
Cut slits in the top.
Bake 30-35 minutes at 425°F. Serve warm.