Description
This Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie is a classic, comforting dessert featuring plump raisins simmered in a sweet, spiced filling baked inside a flaky double pie crust. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon and vanilla, this pie offers a nostalgic taste of homemade goodness, ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
Crust
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the bottom pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring it fits snugly and the edges hang over slightly for sealing later.
- Cook raisins: In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins and water. Cook over medium heat until the raisins absorb the water and become plump, about 5 minutes.
- Make filling mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add this sugar mixture to the saucepan with the plumped raisins and stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Finish filling: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly so it thickens further and is safe to pour into the crust.
- Assemble pie: Pour the raisin filling evenly into the prepared bottom crust. Lay the second pie crust over the filling, then crimp the edges together to seal the pie completely. Cut several small slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For a flakier crust, use cold butter and handle the dough minimally if making homemade crusts.
- Rinsing and soaking raisins briefly can help them absorb moisture better.
- Adjust sugar amounts depending on the sweetness of your raisins and personal preference.
- Cooling the pie before slicing helps the filling to set, preventing it from running.
- Top the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.
