2 c. water
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Unbaked 9 inch pie shell
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
30 Ritz crackers

CRUMB TOPPING:

1 c. finely rolled Ritz crackers
1/2 c. lightly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar in medium saucepan, bring to boil. Drop in whole Ritz and simmer 5 minutes. Pour into pie shell; sprinkle with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Combine Ritz crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over surface of pie. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve warm. Garnish with apple peeling rose. Makes 8 servings.