Old Fashioned Raisin Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups raisins
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2, 9-inch deep dish pie shells
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large saucepan, combine water and raisins. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until raisins are plump.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add the sugar mixture to the saucepan with raisins, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, butter, and vanilla extract until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
6. Pour the raisin filling evenly into the two unbaked deep dish pie shells.
7. Cover each pie with a top crust or lattice, seal edges, and cut slits for steam to escape if using a top crust.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
9. Allow pies to cool before serving to let the filling set properly.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
Tips:
Ensure raisins are fully plumped during simmering for a moist filling.
Use cold butter for the crust to achieve a flaky texture.