Old Fashioned Raisin Pie I

Raisins are plumped in water, and brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vinegar and butter are stirred in. The filling is poured into a pastry shell, covered with a top crust, and baked in a hot oven for 30 minutes. Cool and serve with ice cream.

• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Blend brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together; add to hot raisins. Cook and stir until syrup is clear. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar and butter or margarine. Cool slightly.

Step 2

Turn filling into a pastry lined pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.

Step 3

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.