Old Fashioned Raisin Pie: A Nostalgic Dessert

Prepare Time

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

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″ deep dish pie shells

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare Raisin Mixture: In a large saucepan, bring the water and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this to the simmering raisins, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
4. Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, butter, and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
5. Fill Pie Shells: Pour the filling into one of the pie shells. If you’re making a double crust pie, cover with the second pie shell, sealing the edges and cutting slits in the top. For a single crust pie, you may discard the second shell or save it for another use.
6. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
7. Cool: Allow the pie to cool before serving to let the filling set.

Cook Notes

• For a glossy top crust, you can brush the pie with a beaten egg white before baking.

Variations

• Keto Version: Use a keto-friendly sweetener in place of brown sugar, almond flour pie crust, and a thickener suitable for a low-carb diet in place of cornstarch.
• Low-Carb Version: Similar to the keto version, but focus on reducing the overall carbohydrate content by adjusting the amount of raisins and substituting with other lower-carb fruits if desired.

Nutrition Fact

A single serving of Old Fashioned Raisin Pie (assuming the pie is divided into 8 slices) approximately contains 400 calories, with 10g of fat, 75g of carbohydrates, and 3g of protein.

Note: These nutritional facts are estimates based on the ingredients listed. For those with dietary concerns, consider customizing the recipe to align with your nutritional requirements.