Funeral Pie

Name: Funeral Pie
Ingredients: 2 c. seedless raisins; 2 c. water; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional; 2 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional; pastry for 9 inch double-crust pie

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
2 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional
pastry for 9 inch double-crust pie

Directions

1

In a saucepan, bring raisins and water to a boil.
2

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
3

Combine sugar and flour; add to raisin mixture.
4

Cook and stir 1 minute longer.
5

Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, nuts and lemon peel if desired. Line a 9 inch pie plate with bottom pastry, trim edges even with plate.
6

Add filling.
7

Top with a lattice crust, or cover with top pastry and cut slits in top.
8

Bake at 425° for 30-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
9

If necessary, cover edges with foil to prevent over browning.
10

Yield: 6-8 servings.