Simple Raisin Pie
Ingredients
- 2 (9 inch) pie shells
- 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
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
Step 2
In large saucepan, combine water, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, butter or margarine, and lemon juice.
Step 3
Mix well, then stir in raisins.
Step 4
Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Remove from heat.
Step 6
Pour raisin mixture into pastry-lined pie pan.
Step 7
Cover with second pastry.
Step 8
Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.
Step 9
Bake for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 10
Bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes.