Best 11 Raisin Pie I Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, raisin pie, a delectable treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. This humble dessert finds its origins in the kitchens of resourceful homemakers, who transformed simple ingredients into a masterpiece. With its golden-brown crust encasing a symphony of plump, juicy raisins suspended in a velvety custard filling, raisin pie embodies comfort and familiarity.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated raisin pie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dessert. From the traditional to the contemporary, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect raisin pie, unraveling the nuances of crust preparation, filling composition, and baking techniques. Discover the art of achieving a flaky, tender crust that crumbles effortlessly, enveloping a luscious filling bursting with raisin's natural sweetness.

Unearth the secrets of crafting a custard filling that strikes a harmonious balance between richness and lightness, ensuring a velvety texture that complements the raisins' chewy goodness. Delve into the intricacies of lattice crust designs, mastering the art of weaving delicate strips of dough to create a visually stunning masterpiece.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or embarking on your first baking adventure, this article equips you with the knowledge and guidance to create an exceptional raisin pie that will delight your family and friends. Prepare to be captivated by the alluring aroma of raisins mingling with warm spices, filling the air with anticipation as your pie emerges from the oven, its crust glistening with golden perfection.

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

MOM'S EASY RAISIN PIE



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A delicious Raisin Pie from my Mom that will surprise you! A flavorful pie that will you leaving for another piece!

Provided by Chef Rodney

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Cups Raisins
2 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp White Vinegar
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 Refrigerated Pie Crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan. Boil for 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. Cool slightly.
  • Pour raisin filling into a pastry lined pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 189 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAISIN PIE



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To top off many meals, Mother baked an amazing array of pies-there was something to satisfy everyone's tastes. Besides my favorite-this Raisin Pie recipe-there was one each of pumpkin, mincemeat, pecan, apple and cherry. We had scrumptious leftovers for days! -Patricia Baxter, Great Bend, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cold water
2 cups raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, stir together sugar and flour. Add water and mix well. Stir in raisins, salt and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Pour into a pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate. Top with lattice crust, or cover with top crust and cut slits for steam to escape. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SIMPLE RAISIN PIE



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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

2 (9 inch) pie shell
2 cups water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups raisins

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

SPECIAL RAISIN PIE



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When I first made this pie, I thought it was great. Then I entered it at the county fair and I guess the judges thought it was great, too, since it won first place. -Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Dough for double-crust pie
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Add sugars and salt; cook until sugars are dissolved. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in the juices, zests and extract., Roll out half of the pie dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Fill with raisin mixture. Dot with butter., Roll out remaining dough; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edge. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, covering edge with foil during the last 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN PIE



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"My family came to Texas from Virginia after the Civil War," relates Debra Ayers from Cheyenne, Wyoming. "Two brothers helped drive a herd of cattle up the Chisholm Trail to Abilene, Kansas. The boys decided to stay in Kansas and open a meat market. They did well. One brother sent for his girlfriend back in Texas to come and marry him. She did, and she brought this recipe. The family has been making this pie ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2 cups raisins
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pastry for a double-crust pie
Additional nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs. Add sour cream. Stir in raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place bottom pastry in a pie plate; pour in filling. Top with a lattice crust. , Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350°; bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RAISIN PIE I



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This is a spicy raisin pie with a meringue topping, a yummy winter treat!

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Raisin Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup raisins
2 egg yolks, beaten
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
2 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 3/4 cup white sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a saucepan. Stir in sour cream and lemon juice. Add the raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thick. Remove from heat.
  • Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, and then return this to the hot mixture. Cook and stir for one minute. Cool filling to lukewarm, and then add the nuts. Pour into the cooled pie shell.
  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, and all the sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue on pie, carefully sealing to the edges.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 188.1 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

RAISIN PIE



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This is a pie my mother used to make and I just found her recipe in the cookbook that she put together for our church when I was 9 or 10. Since I don't like raisins, I had forgotten about this, but everyone else sure used to scarf it up! I thought it might be something you all would like to try, especially if you like raisins,...

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c raisins
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp flour
3-4 Tbsp butter (mom's notes said the size of a large walnut, so this is a guesstimate)
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 1/2 c water, boiling
pinch of salt
1 unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, mix sugar and flour; set aside. In a saucepan, pour boiling water over raisins. Add all ingredients and cook for a few minutes, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken. Pour into uncooked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees until crust is brown.

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.

RAISIN PIE IV



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Old-fashioned double crust raisin pie flavored with orange and lemon.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Raisin Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups raisins
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together lemon juice, lemon rind, orange juice, orange rind, 1 1/4 cup water, sugar, and raisins. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup water to a smooth paste. Slowly stir into raisin mixture. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour mixture into pastry-lined pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.6 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

RAISIN PIE



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Categories     Sauce     Bake     Steam     Raisin     Pastry     Boil

Yield makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19)
2 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water (optional), for egg wash

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.

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:

  • Prepare the Crust in Advance: Making the pie crust ahead of time allows it to chill and rest, resulting in a flakier and more tender crust.
  • Use Fresh, Plump Raisins: Opt for raisins that are soft and moist, as they will rehydrate better in the pie filling.
  • Soak the Raisins: Soaking the raisins in hot water or tea plumps them up and enhances their flavor, making them even more delicious in the pie.
  • Use a Combination of Spices: Don't shy away from experimenting with different spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to add warmth and depth to the pie filling.
  • Control the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference and the sweetness of the raisins used. You can also use a combination of white and brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Chill the Pie Before Baking: Chilling the assembled pie before baking helps the filling set and prevents it from bubbling over during baking.
  • Brush the Crust with Milk or Cream: Brushing the top crust with milk or cream before baking gives it a golden brown color and a glossy finish.

Conclusion:

Raisin pie is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of sweet raisins, warm spices, and a flaky crust. With careful attention to detail and a few simple tips, you can create a homemade raisin pie that is bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern twist, there's a raisin pie recipe out there to suit every taste. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and embark on a delightful baking journey with this timeless treat.

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