Description
This Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a luscious, spiced raisin filling encased in a flaky double crust. Perfect for those who love vintage desserts, this pie combines the natural sweetness of raisins with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with a buttery, golden crust. Ideal for a comforting treat served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless raisins
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Crust and Finishing
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Cook Raisins: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of seedless raisins with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to soften the raisins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Mixture: Add the sugar and spice mixture to the simmering raisins. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Final Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter until smooth. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out half of the double pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit.
- Fill Pie: Pour the cooled raisin filling evenly into the pie crust in the dish.
- Top Crust: Cover the filling with the second half of the pie crust. Seal the edges by crimping, then cut slits or create a lattice pattern on top to let steam escape during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give the pie a beautiful golden finish.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, soak the raisins in a splash of dark rum before cooking to add depth to the filling.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
- The pie is best enjoyed the next day when the flavors have fully melded and deepened.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
