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Raisin Pie

This old fashioned Raisin Pie recipe has been perfected over the years to include the perfect balance of flavors from the plump sweet raisins, slight nuttiness from walnuts, and hint of citrus. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • Dough for two pie crusts (bottom and top crusts)
  • 1 egg white , beaten
  • 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar , for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, cornstarch and stir to well to dissolve the cornstarch. Add orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice and raisins. Stir ingredients together over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thickens. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts. Set mixture aside to cool.
  2. Add pie crust to a 9’’ pie plate. Pour cooled filling inside. Cover with second pie crust. Seal the edges and flute or crimp if desired.
  3. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush egg white over the top crust of the pie. Sprinkle a little sugar lightly on top.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. Check the pie around the 30 minutes mark and if it’s reached desired brownness you can place a piece of aluminum foil on top during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Notes

  • Make ahead instructions: The pie filling could be made up to one week in advance depending on freshness of ingredients. Remove filling from fridge 30 minutes before baking to allow it to come to room temperature. Pie crust can be made 1-2 days in advance, stored in the fridge. Pie crust can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Freezing Instructions: To freeze raisin pie, follow recipe instructions. Allow to cool after baking, then cover well with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and rewarm in the oven before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 21IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 301mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 21IU 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.