Raisin Pie

Source: Ellen Dalton

Makes 1 pie

• 2 pie crusts
• 2 cups raisins
• ¾ – 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 – 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups water
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients (except for pie crusts) in a medium saucepan. Heat through on medium high heat and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes until mixture thickens. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Pour raisin filling into a pastry lined pie pan. Cut the second pie crust into lattice work and place over the pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes until the pie crust is golden brown.
4. Serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on the side.