Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic Lemon Raisin Pie, a timeless dessert that combines the vibrant zest of lemons and the plump sweetness of raisins in a flaky, golden crust. This beloved pie offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our comprehensive guide provides two delectable recipes to suit your preferences. The Traditional Lemon Raisin Pie recipe embodies the classic combination of flavors, using fresh lemon juice and zest for a burst of citrusy brightness. For those who prefer a more intense lemon flavor, the Lemon Raisin Pie with Lemon Curd recipe features a velvety smooth lemon curd filling, adding an extra layer of tangy goodness. Both recipes promise a flaky, buttery crust that perfectly complements the vibrant filling. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating this timeless dessert, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.
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OLD FASHIONED RAISIN PIE I
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
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
RAISIN PIE
This pie, which contains both dark and golden raisins, makes a traditional, delicious dessert for Thanksgiving or anytime.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine dark and golden raisins in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, discarding water, and return raisins to bowl. Add sugar, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the raisins. Mix thoroughly, and set the pie aside to thicken for about 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out half of the pate brisee to a 1/8-inch thickness, and drape over a 9-inch pie pan. The dough should just fit to the lip of the pan, with no overhang. Roll out remaining half pate brisee to a 1/8-inch thickness. Using a ruler, measure a 9-inch circle in center, marking lightly without cutting through dough. With a round 1/4-inch pastry tip (number 4 tip) or a straw, punch holes in dough making 10 to 12 rows. Work quickly, so dough remains cold and holes punch through easily.
- Fill the prepared pie pan with the raisin mixture. With a pastry brush, gently brush the dough edges with cool water, and top with perforated dough, making sure it is centered. With scissors, trim excess dough so that it creates an overhang of 1/2 inch. Tuck the dough overhang under itself to sit just on top of rim. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and cream to make a glaze. Brush pie sparingly with the glaze.
- Place pie on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake for 20 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. and bake 35 to 40 minutes more. If pie starts to get too brown, drape a piece of aluminum foil over top. Remove from oven to wire rack, and let cool.
CLASSIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE
This is the one and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch crust is worth the effort. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add 3 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 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 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and lemon zest. Gradually stir in lemon juice just until combined. Pour into the crust., For meringue, in a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is clear. Transfer to a bowl; cool., Beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat in cornstarch mixture on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edge to crust., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SIMPLE RAISIN PIE
Very nice raisin pie, very simple, very easy to do, but even easier to eat.
Provided by L. Peter
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Raisin Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, butter or margarine, and lemon juice. Mix well, then stir in raisins. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Pour raisin mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Cover with second pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 291.4 mg, Sugar 35.4 g
RASPBERRY LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Added additional lemon and raspberries to this classic and delicious lemon meringue pie, giving it a less-sweet and brighter flavor. Sometimes I don't make the meringue, I just cool the lemon filling for 3 hours and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a raspberry at serving time.
Provided by ejm228
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Raspberry Pie Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Brush crust with enough egg white to coat with a thin layer.
- Cook in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove crust from oven and cool. Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir raspberries in a saucepan over medium heat until raspberries start to break down, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch into raspberries until cornstarch is dissolved and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon raspberry mixture into pie crust.
- Combine 1 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a saucepan; gradually stir in water and 1/2 cup lemon juice until smooth. Stir egg yolks into sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Cook sugar-egg mixture at a boil, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir lemon pulp, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, and butter into sugar-egg mixture; pour over raspberry mixture.
- Beat 3 egg whites in a small bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually beat 1/3 cup white sugar into egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spread egg white mixture over lemon filling, completely sealing egg mixture onto edges of crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool pie to room temperature on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate pie until completely chilled, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 34.4 g
WORLD'S BEST LEMON PIE
Mother's pies were always so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed berry and apple pies, but in summer the order of the day was this lemon pie recipe-so light and refreshing! -Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry peaks are formed. Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON-RASPBERRY RIBBON PIE
"Raspberries have always been a temptation for me, so this simple recipe is a treasure," Amy Griffith writes from Plover, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. , In a small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; fold in whipped cream. Spread a third of the cream mixture into crust; cover with raspberry mixture. Top with remaining cream mixture. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RAISIN PIE
Steps:
- Combine the raisins, water, and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and boil for about 20 minutes, until the raisins are plump. Drain the raisins and return them to the saucepan.
- Combine the corn syrup, flour, and sugar, mix well, then add to the raisins and cook over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, until thick. Look for a stiff consistency similar to mincemeat, with a thick, caramel-like sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust. Spread the filling evenly in the crust. Brush the rim of the crust with the egg wash or water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a few steam vents in the top. Brush the top with egg wash if you like.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours before slicing.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh lemons and zest them finely. The zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the pie.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be careful not to overmix the pie dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- To prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before adding the filling.
- The pie is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. You can also check the pie by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pie is done.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
This lemon raisin pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemons is balanced out by the sweetness of the raisins, and the flaky, buttery crust is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're serving it to friends and family or enjoying it all by yourself, this pie is sure to be a hit.
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