Old Fashioned Raisin Pie II

This pie 's sugary raisin filling is cooked up on the stove. When the raisins are plump and well-sugared, cornstarch and lemon juice is added. Then the thick, sweet filling is poured into a prepared crust and chilled. Serve with whipped cream.

• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 2 cups water
• 1 ½ cups raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine 2 cups water, raisins, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Step 2

While raisin mixture is simmering, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Stir cornstarch mixture into raisins and boil one minute. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir lemon juice into raisin filling. Pour mixture into baked pie shell. Chill before serving.