Robb's old fashioned raisin pie

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupDark seedless raisins
cupFresh orange juice
1cupBoiling water
½cupGranulated sugar
½cupLight brown sugar, packed
3tablespoonsCornstarch
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsGrated lemon rind
2teaspoonsGrated orange rind
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsButter
1Egg, well-beaten
1Pastry for 2-crust pie

Directions

Add raisins to orange juice and boiling water, simmer until tender (3-5 minutes). Combine sugars, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt; stir into hot raisins. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, to full rolling boil; boil 1-2 minutes, or until transparent and thickened. Remove from heat.

Blend in lemon rind, orange rind, lemon juice and butter, stirring well. Allow to cool slightly. Blend in beaten egg, stirring well.

Pour warm filling into pastry-lined pie pan. Cover with lattice strips, weaving strips into basket-weave pattern. Bake in 425-degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until pastry is brown and filling is bubbling. Serve slightly warm, plain, or with whipped cream.