PASTRY:

2 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. butter
Cold water

FILLING:

1 c. brown sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. raisins, cooked in a little water & drained
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 egg yolks, stiffly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until mixture is the consistency of fine bread crumbs. Add enough water to form a stiff dough. Roll out half the dough to a thickness of 1/8" and line bottom of 9" pie tin.

2. Combine brown sugar, egg yolks and butter. Add raisins, nuts, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix thoroughly. Fold in egg whites and add vanilla.

3. Pour into the uncooked pastry shell.

4. Roll out other half of dough to a thickness of 1/8". Cut into strips and make a lattice top crust. Press edges together.

5. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for another 20 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.