PREHEAT oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
REMOVE pie shell from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature for 10 – 15 minutes.
REMOVE pie shell from foil onto a clean, flat, lightly floured work surface. If cracks appear in pastry, press together and repair using fingers moistened with water.
CUT out strips, approximately 1/2-inch x 3-inch (1 cm x 8 cm), using a fluted pastry cutter and gently place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
BRUSH pastry with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture.
BAKE in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until pastry is golden.