CLASSIC RAISIN PIE 
2 c. raisins
1 c. orange juice
1 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 (9 inch) pie shells (1 for top and 1 for crust)
Beaten egg and sugar for glaze

Cook raisins in orange juice and water for 5 minutes. Reduce heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch and allspice; stir into raisin mixture. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and lemon juice. Cool 10 minutes.

Pour into unbaked pie shell and cover with top crust. Cut slits from steam. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue baking 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

 

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