Amish Raisin Pie

Name: Amish Raisin Pie
Ingredients: pastry for 9-inch 2-crust pie; 2 c. seedless raisins; 2 c. water; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; speck of salt; 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. grated orange rind (optional)

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

pastry for 9-inch 2-crust pie
2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
speck of salt
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. grated orange rind (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°.
2

Line bottom of pie pan with half of pastry.
3

In a medium saucepan, simmer the raisins and 2/3 cup of the water over medium heat for 5 minutes.
4

In a small bowl combine the next 6 ingredients.
5

Gradually stir in the remaining 1 1/3 cups water.
6

Add to the raisins, stirring until mixture bubbles up.
7

Add vinegar, butter and orange rind.
8

Continue cooking until butter is melted.
9

Cool to lukewarm.
10

Pour into the uncooked pie shell.
11

Top with second crust; cut slits to allow steam to escape. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
12

Cool completely before cutting.