Raisin Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse raisins; drain.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Mix sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
4. 4
   Set over simmering water.
5. 5
   Add water gradually, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Stir in raisins.
7. 7
   Bring to boil; stir constantly and cook about 1 minute longer.
8. 8
   Remove from heat. Add small amount of hot mixture to egg, then stir egg into mixture in double boiler.
9. 9
   Return to heat and cook over simmering water about 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir constantly.
11. 11
    Remove from heat.
12. 12
    Add lemon peel and juice; cool.
13. 13
    Pour mixture into 9-inch pie pan; crisscross with narrow pastry strips from remaining dough.
14. 14
    Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
15. 15
    Reduce heat to 350° and bake 20 minutes longer or until done.