Best 7 Grandmas Ricotta Raisin Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with Grandma's Ricotta Raisin Pie, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. This exceptional pie boasts a symphony of flavors and textures, blending the richness of ricotta cheese, the sweetness of plump raisins, and the delicate crunch of a flaky crust. As you delve into the article, you'll discover not only the secrets behind this cherished recipe but also a trove of additional culinary treasures. Embark on a culinary odyssey that encompasses a delightful array of pies, each possessing its unique charm and delectable allure. From the rustic elegance of a classic Apple Pie to the vibrant burst of flavors in a tangy Lemon Meringue Pie, this collection is a celebration of the art of pie making. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a journey of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA FRIENDSHIP'S RAISIN PIE



Grandma Friendship's Raisin Pie image

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'S RICOTTA RAISIN PIE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Grandma's Ricotta Raisin Pie Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-29971

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 32oz Container of *Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
4 Large Eggs
1.5 Tbsps. *Sugar
9 Tbsp. Farina
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1/4 Cup Golden Raisins
1 Tsp. Salt
Can be substituted with Fat Free Ricotta and Granulated Splenda, however the consistency will not be as fluffy.
Each Square is 144 Calories

Steps:

  • 1) Pre-heat oven to 370 degrees F 2) Blend all ingredients, except raisins and farina together in a large mixing bowl 3) Stir until mixture is smooth. Add Farina and raisins and let the batter sit for 15 minutes 4) Grease 7x11 pan with PAM and transfer batter into pan 6) Bake for 40-60 minutes until golden Brown 7) Cool for 30 min. before cutting or adding topinngs

GRANDMA'S SOUR CREAM RAISIN PIE



Grandma's Sour Cream Raisin Pie image

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.

GRANDMA MEG'S RAISIN PIE



Grandma Meg's Raisin Pie image

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.

RICOTTA PIE (OLD ITALIAN RECIPE)



Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe) image

This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter.

Provided by Misty

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large eggs eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 pounds ricotta cheese
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste
4 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening, chilled
1 tablespoon shortening, chilled
4 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Beat the 12 eggs, 2 cups sugar and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir in the ricotta cheese and the chocolate chips, if using (see Cook's Note). Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 cup sugar together. Cut in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in 4 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide dough into 4 balls, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two deep-dish pie plates.
  • Roll out 2 of the balls to fit into the pie pans. Do not make the crust too thick, as it will expand during cooking. Do not flute the edges of the dough. Roll out the other 2 balls of dough and cut each into 8 narrow strips for the top of the crust. (Alternately, you can use cookie cutters and place the cutouts on the top of the pies.)
  • Pour the ricotta filling evenly into the pie crusts. Top each pie with 8 narrow strips of dough or cookie cut-outs. Brush top of pie with milk for shine, if desired. Place foil on the edge of crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes; remove foil. Rotate pies on the rack so they will bake evenly. Continue to bake until a knife inserted in the center of each pie comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN PIE I



Old Fashioned Raisin Pie I image

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 CHICS RAISIN PIE FILLING 1968



Grandma Chics Raisin Pie Filling 1968 image

Make and share this Grandma Chics Raisin Pie Filling 1968 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie double crusted

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups water
2/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes.
  • Add sugar, flour, butter and cook two minutes more.
  • Pour cooled mixture into a pastry shell.
  • Place a top crust over top and make vent slashes.
  • Bake 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  • Note: Rind and juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon or orange may be added.

Tips:

  • To make a flaky crust, use a combination of butter and shortening. The butter will add flavor, while the shortening will help the crust hold its shape.
  • Use cold butter and shortening when making the crust. This will help to keep the crust from becoming greasy.
  • Work the butter and shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Avoid overworking the dough, as this will make the crust tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. Avoid pressing down too hard, as this will make the crust tough.
  • Bake the pie crust at a high temperature for the first 10-15 minutes. This will help to set the crust and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Reduce the oven temperature after the first 10-15 minutes. This will help to prevent the crust from overcooking.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Ricotta Raisin Pie is a classic Italian dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy ricotta filling, sweet raisins, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to make the best ricotta raisin pie possible.

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