Pie Recipes #223 - Grandma's Raisin Pie Recipe

GRANDMA'S RAISIN PIE
Submitted by Linda, in Alabama




3/4 c. sugar
1T cornstarch
1/4 t. salt
1 c. water
1/2 c.dark corn syrup
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 T. lemon juice
2 t. margarine
pastry for a double-crust pie ( 9 inches )
cool whip (optional )

In a sauce pan, combine sugar, cornstarchand salt.Stir in water,
corn syrup and raisins. Cook and stir until bubbly; cook and
stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and
margarine. Pour into pastry. ( filling willbe thin. ) Cover with
top crust; seal and flute edges. Cut slitsin the top. Bake at
425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees;
bake 30 minutes more or until crust is golden. Serve with cool
whip if desired. Yield: 8 servings.