Mock Cherry Pie

Mock Cherry Pie is a New England tradition. My father and I attended a dinner party on Cape Cod one year and this pie was served. We have been looking for the recipe ever since and just found it. Now I am giving it to you!

• Calories: 551 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1 ½ cups raisins
• 1 ½ cups cranberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, raisins, sugar, water and flour. Cook until cranberries open and mixture thickens. Allow to cool and stir in butter and vanilla.

Step 3

Pour into prepared pie crust and cover with top crust.

Step 4

Cut slits in top crust and bake for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown.