Raisin Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cook raisins in 1 1/2 cups boiling water until tender; mix and sift flour and sugar and add slowly to raisins, stirring until thickened.
2. 2
   Add lemon rind and juice and nuts.
3. 3
   Cool; line pie pan with pastry.
4. 4
   Turn in mixture.
5. 5
   Top with a layer of pastry.
6. 6
   Wet edges of pastry.
7. 7
   Press together and trim.
8. 8
   Gash top to let steam escape.
9. 9
   Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce heat and bake 20 minutes longer at 325°.
11. 11
    Can omit grated rind of lemon and omit nuts.
12. 12
    I like to add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.