Best 6 Grandma Friendships Raisin Pie Recipes

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Friendship Raisin Pie, a delightful pastry treat, is a cherished recipe passed down through generations. This classic dessert features a flaky, golden crust encasing a luscious filling of plump raisins, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus zest. The raisins, soaked in hot water, plump up and burst with flavor, while the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves adds a warm, comforting touch. A dash of lemon zest brightens up the filling, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This pie is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the joy of sharing homemade treats with loved ones.

In this collection of recipes, you'll find variations of the classic Friendship Raisin Pie, each with its unique twist. From the traditional double-crust pie to a modern galette-style presentation, these recipes offer options for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a classic lattice top or a rustic free-form crust, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and style. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that you'll be able to recreate this timeless dessert in your own kitchen, bringing joy and warmth to your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA MEG'S RAISIN PIE



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Whenever I bake this pie, I think of the days of the Depression. Meat was hard to come by then, so Grandma Meg would tell my dad, "If you go hunt for a rabbit or peasant for Sunday dinner, I'll make a raisin pie." We had lot of wild game and raisin pies during those days!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and corn syrup until blended. Add raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter (filling will be thin). , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 30 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA FRIENDSHIP'S RAISIN PIE



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This wonderful raisin pie is a favorite family recipe of online editor Kristen Aiken. To space out the hearts, Kristen uses a paper circle with a diameter of 2 to 3 inches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 14

All-purpose flour, for work surface
Pie Crust
2 1/2 heaping cups raisins
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 piece of pie crust into a 12-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Cover with plastic wrap; chill pie shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together raisins, water, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Let boil until very thick, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour raisin mixture into pie shell. On a lightly floured work surface, roll remaining piece of pie crust into a 12-inch round. Using a 1 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 8 decorative heart shapes in a circular pattern, from center of the top crust. Lay over raisin mixture. Trim top and bottom edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang; press lightly to seal, then fold under and press again. Crimp edges as desired.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, milk, and salt. Brush egg mixture over crust and place pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

GRANDMA FRIENDSHIP'S RAISIN PIE (CANADIAN)



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Winter

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

All-purpose flour, for work surface
Pie Crust
2 1/2 heaping cups raisins
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • STEP 1 On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 piece of pie crust into a 12-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Cover with plastic wrap; chill pie shell until firm, about 30 minutes. STEP 2 In a medium saucepan, mix together raisins, water, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Let boil until very thick, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. STEP 3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour raisin mixture into pie shell. On a lightly floured work surface, roll remaining piece of pie crust into a 12-inch round. Using a 1 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 8 decorative heart shapes in a circular pattern, from center of the top crust. Lay over raisin mixture. Trim top and bottom edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang; press lightly to seal, then fold under and press again. Crimp edges as desired. STEP 4 In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, milk, and salt. Brush egg mixture over crust and place pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes (or cook for 20 minutes at 425 and turn down to 375 for 30-40 minutes). Preferably the 450 though.

GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM RAISIN PIE



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This is my mother's favorite pie recipe and it came from her mother. Just wanted to pass along an old family favorite to my Zaar family.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Pie

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 9 inch pie shell, baked

Steps:

  • Mix together filling ingredients and cook until thick.
  • Pour into pre-baked pie shell -- that's it, no more cooking.
  • Optionally you may top with meringue, lightly brown the meringue.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 132.9, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 29.4, Protein 4

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN PIE I



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This recipe was given to me 41 years ago by my husband's grandmother.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Raisin Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Blend brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together; add to hot raisins. Cook and stir until syrup is clear. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar and butter or margarine. Cool slightly.
  • Turn filling into a pastry lined pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 324.7 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM RAISIN PIE



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The aroma of this pie baking in my farm kitchen oven reminds me of my dear grandma who made this pretty pie for special occasions. -Beverly Medalen, Willow City, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, place raisins and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, cloves and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream and milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat., Drain raisins, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Gently stir liquid into filling. Add raisins, and nuts if desired. Pour into pie shell. , For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edge to crust. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Grapes: Use ripe, flavorful grapes for the best results. Concord, Thompson Seedless, and Zinfandel grapes are good choices.
  • Prepare Grapes Properly: Before using, wash and stem the grapes. Remove any damaged or unripe grapes.
  • Simmer Grapes: Simmer the grapes with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan until the grapes have softened and the mixture has thickened. This process concentrates the grape flavor and creates a rich, flavorful filling.
  • Use a Pre-Baked Pie Crust: For a quicker and easier pie, use a pre-baked pie crust. If using a homemade pie crust, pre-bake it before filling it.
  • Let the Pie Cool Completely: After baking, let the pie cool completely before serving. This allows the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Friendship Raisin Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make this delicious pie at home. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake!

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