Old Fashioned Raisin Pie I

This recipe was given to me 41 years ago by my husband's grandmother.  Recipe by Linda

 Rating: 5 stars Servings: 8

Yield:

1 -9 inch pie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

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• 2 cups raisins
   
• 2 cups water
   
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
   
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
   
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
   
• ¼ teaspoon salt
   
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
   (or lemon juice)+zest
  
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
   

 

Directions

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• Step 1

  Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Blend brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together; add to hot raisins. Cook and stir until syrup is clear. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar and butter or margarine. Cool slightly.

• Step 2

  Turn filling into a pastry lined pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.

• Step 3

  Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.