Old Fashioned Raisin Pie

You’re going for a classic! 🥧 Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie (also known as “funeral pie” in some traditions) is a rich, sweet, and warmly spiced pie that’s been beloved for generations — especially in Amish and Mennonite communities.

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🍇 Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 2 cups raisins

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground cloves (or nutmeg)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar for tang)

• 1 tbsp butter

For the crust:

• 1 double crust pie dough (store-bought or homemade)

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🥧 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes to plump the raisins.

3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add this mixture to the raisins and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened (3–5 minutes).

4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and butter. Let cool slightly.

5. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom crust. Pour in the raisin filling.

6. Cover with top crust (lattice or full), seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top if using a full crust.

7. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.

8. Cool at room temperature. It sets best if cooled completely before slicing.

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📝 Tips:

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

• You can substitute half the raisins with golden raisins, currants, or dried cranberries.

• Want a more molasses-like flavor? Add 1 tbsp of dark molasses to the filling.

Would you like a version with rum-soaked raisins or a sugar-free twist?