Old Fashioned Raisin Pie
Great savory sweet pie. Serve with fresh whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS:
2 count 9 inch pie rounds
15 oz raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbs cornstarch
2 tbs instant tang orange drink
1 1/4 cup water
2 tbs lemon juice
1 cup walnuts; coarsely chopped
2 tbs butter or regular margarine
DIRECTIONS:
1. Line a 9-inch pie plate with a pastry round and trim the pastry 1/2 inch beyond the rim of the pie plate.
2. Combine the raisins, brown sugar, corn starch and drink mix in a 3-quart saucepan.
3. Stir in the water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts.
5. Turn the mixture into the pastry-lined pie plate and dot with the butter.
6. Place the top crust over filling and trim the edge to 1-inch beyond the rim.
7. Fold the top crust under the bottom crust and form a ridge.
9. Flute the edge and cut steam vents in the top crust.
10. Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is a golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: 8