Raisin Pie I

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

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 inch pie

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

349 Calories
16g Fat
50g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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