2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. water
24 Ritz crackers (do not substitute)

Bring water, sugar and cream of tartar mixture to a boil. Drop in crackers one by one. Do not crumble. Cook for 2 minutes in rolling boil. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.

TOPPING:

1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter

Top with brown sugar topping (crust optional) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes in 375 degree oven. (Calories = 311 per 1/8 pie) Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.