Old Fashioned Raisin Pie. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the water and lemon juice. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts.

Please read my disclaimer for more info. This old-fashioned raisin pie will become a favorite. Lots of plump, juicy raisins make this a tasty dessert served with ice cream. You can cook Old Fashioned Raisin Pie using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Old Fashioned Raisin Pie

1. You need of raisins.
2. You need of water.
3. Prepare of firmly packed brown sugar.
4. It’s of cornstarch.
5. You need of cinnamon.
6. You need of salt.
7. It’s of distilled white vinegar.
8. Prepare of butter.
9. Prepare of recipe for a 9" double pie crust.

I picked up an Amish raisin pie at one of my favorite bakeries yesterday. I'll write more about it tomorrow. But raisin pie is a staple of Amish wedding and funeral feasts. No Comments on Old Fashioned Raisin Pie.

Old Fashioned Raisin Pie instructions

1. Boil raisins and water in a small saucepan for 5 minutes. Blend brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt together and add to the raisins and water..
2. Cook until the syrup is clear..
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar and butter. Let it cool slightly then pour into a pastry lined pie dish. Cover with the top crust and seal the edges and cutting slits in the top for venting..
4. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes..

In the days before refrigeration and air cargo shipments of fresh produce from all corners of the globe, fruit was almost considered a luxury item in winter. Whenever our family visits my in-laws, I always prepare my tummy. My mother-in-law never lets us go home without gaining at least a pound. She spoils us with her food! My husband feels amused every time I try to go on a diet a week before the visit.