Raisin Pie

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Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
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Updated on 08/4/21
Raisin PIe

The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni 

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Yield: 1 pie
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
402 Calories
16g Fat
61g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 267mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

If you've never made a raisin pie, why not add the unique treat to your holiday table or bring it to a potluck? Everyone will love trying a slice of something new, yet familiar. With cinnamon and nutmeg in the sour cream batter, your kitchen will be filled with the warm aromas of fall baking. Even though it's great as a part of a holiday spread, the lack of fresh fruit means you can make this sweet pie all year long.

A simple homemade pastry crust lines the pie pan, then it's filled with the spiced sour cream batter along with a generous helping of dark raisins. It bakes up golden brown with a creamy filling and brown crust. It's extra special when served with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup vegetable shortening

  • 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water

For the Raisin Filling:

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/4 cups dark raisins

Steps to Make It

Note: This recipe is broken down into steps to make the crust and then the filling for ease of use.

Make the Pie Crust

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 F.

    Gather the ingredients for raisin pie
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  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. 

    Make the crust for raisin pie
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  3. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out the pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate.

    Roll out the crust for raisin pie
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  4. Transfer the pastry to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the pastry to 1 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate. Tuck the remaining pastry under and make a high fluted edge. Chill while preparing the filling. 

    Line the pie pan for raisin pie
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Make the Filling

  1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and cream-colored. Add sugar gradually and beating well after each addition. Continue beating until thick and light in color. 

    Make the filling for raisin pie
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  2. Mix in the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 

    Make the filling for raisin pie
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  3. Fold in the dark raisins.

    Make the filling for raisin pie
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  4. Spoon into the prepared pie shell. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 F and bake 30 minutes longer, or until a skewer inserted midway between center and rim comes out clean.

    Bake the raisin pie
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  5. Cool at least 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Cool the raisin pie
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  6. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Tips

  • Pastry blenders are used to incorporate fats into the flour so the warmth of your hands don't melt the shortening. If you don't have a pastry blender on hand, use two table knives in a criss-cross fashion.
  • Ice water is always called when making homemade pastry crust. Chilled ingredients are important so the fat doesn't begin to melt and absorb into the flour before it goes in the oven. Cold ingredients are the key to a perfectly flaky pie crust!

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