Brits Try Mock Apple Pie [We Thought This Was Apple Pie?!]

What if we told you this pie tastes just like apple pie... but contains NO APPLES whatsoever? Today on Mr H and Friends, we're trying one of the most unusual recipes we've ever come across: Mock Apple Pie. This fascinating Great Depression-era dessert has been fooling families for generations using a surprising secret ingredient... Ritz crackers! As Brits who absolutely love American food, we couldn't resist putting this legendary recipe to the test. Could David and Elana identify what was really inside? Or would they be convinced it was a traditional homemade apple pie? From the smell of cinnamon and baked pastry to the incredible texture and flavour, this recipe completely blew our minds. We genuinely weren't prepared for the result! Mock Apple Pie became popular during difficult times when fresh apples weren't always available or affordable. Using simple pantry staples, American home cooks created something that somehow tastes remarkably similar to the real thing. It's a brilliant example of the creativity, resourcefulness, and ingenuity that came out of the Great Depression. Have YOU ever tried Mock Apple Pie? Did you know Ritz crackers could be transformed into something that tastes like apple pie? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoy seeing a British family discover iconic American foods, recipes, desserts, comfort foods, and regional favourites, we'd love for you to join us on the journey by subscribing. New videos every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday! Premieres: 10:15 PM UK 5:15 PM Eastern 4:15 PM Central 3:15 PM Mountain 2:15 PM Pacific #MockApplePie #GreatDepressionRecipes #AmericanFood #BritishFamily #ApplePie #RitzCrackers #DepressionEraRecipes #Baking #DessertRecipe #MrHandFriends Want to improve your BBQ and support the channel? Our first downloadable product is here: The Ultimate BBQ Smoking Guide by Mr H & Friends ✅ Smoke & fire management ✅ Smoke ring science explained simply ✅ Common BBQ mistakes to avoid ✅ Meat marbling guide ✅ Smoking woods & temperatures ✅ Printable A4 quick-reference charts Perfect for offset smokers, pellet grills, kettles and kamados. Your support genuinely helps our family continue creating BBQ content ❤️ 🔥 Download here: https://mr-h-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bbq-guide LOW. SLOW. SMOKE. REPEAT. Support us on Patreon for exclusive content & merch 👉 patreon.com/user?u=65835488 Official Merch, Zoom Hangs, & Bonus Reactions! Join our extended foodie family ❤️ 💬 Tell us in the comments what dish YOU want us to try next! Subscribe to our Channel: https://tinyurl.com/MR-H-and-friends USA GRIZZLY BLOCKS & MORE - Use this link and automatically get 10% off https://www.grizzlyblocks.com/?ref=MRHANDFRIENDS *We will receive a small commission for any purchases Check out these Popular Smoking / BBQ videos: My first BBQ Brisket: https://youtu.be/QdQf1iEyckQ We Made GUMBO: https://youtu.be/oXxViyM9Ppc Terry Blacks: https://youtu.be/ociQXLEU49Y Goldee's: https://youtu.be/XUiV8wAQIFY Buy us a Coffee (or Tea) ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/mrhandfriends Help us make more videos. Support us with a PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XGVMB2C4ZNVHG Check out our Amazon store for products featured in this video (we earn a small commission from Amazon): https://amzn.to/3HYTHeH Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUmDzk4GRQjZMm6IhLsWEg/join Sign Up for Mr H and friends competitions and newsletters: https://www.mrhandfriends.com/ 📦 📬 We have a new mailing address! Parcels can be sent to: Total Construction SW LTD FAO - Mr H and Friends Unit 11 Ashmead Business Centre Ashmead Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 1SX Please let us know the tracking details so we can keep an eye on deliveries at this end. ✅ We have a NEW MERCH Store: https://mr-h-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/ ✅ Follow Us on our social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more family fun! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-INSTAGRAM Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-TWITTER-X Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-FACEBOOK Threads: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-THREADS Discord: email mrhandfriends@gmail.com for the up to date link