OLD FASHIONED RAISIN PIE
This Old Fashioned Raisin Pie has been around a long time for a reason. If you are a fan of raisins, definitely give this one a try.
If you love raisin desserts, you will want to try our Old Fashioned Raisin Cake too. It has wonderful reviews and it’s perfect for a small gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love raisin desserts and this one is a classic for a reason. The sweetness of raisins, with the cinnamon and vanilla, is wonderful. Rum is also an optional ingredient in this pie; some substitute it for lemon juice. We have made it many times without it, and it was delicious. We love to do lattice on the top and it makes this pie look beautiful on any dessert table!
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Rum is also an optional ingredient in this pie. We have made it many times without it, and it was delicious. We like to make a homemade crust for this recipe, but you can easily use a store-bought to save you time. If you do use a store-bought bought we prefer the Pillsbury ones, which you can roll out. You can also cover the top with another crust and avoid creating a lattice design. That is totally up to you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I had just about given up hope of ever finding this recipe. My Mom used to make this for me, and I lost the recipe. I love your site, you always have the best recipes!
ADDED NOTES
This pie is made in a regular pie pan, not a deep dish. It will also keep for 4-5 days and we like to keep it in a cool place or the refrigerator.
⭐TIP
Some people love this pie topped with ice cream or whipped cream. It’s delicious either way.
OTHER DELICIOUS RECIPES:
Old Fashioned Raisin Pie
Ingredients
- 3 cups raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Barcardi rum, optional Can use more
- 2 9 inch pie crusts homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Combine raisins and water and simmer on top of stove for 10 minutes over low heat. In another pan mix sugar, flour, milk, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick. Remove flour mixture and combine with raisins. Stir in vanilla and rum.
- Pour into pie shell. Cut the other pie shell in strips and make lattice design. Crimp edges. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.
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I hope I never lose this recipe! Someone requested this pie from me and I couldn’t find a recipe that was good enough until I came across this one. I sub the rum for lemon juice and use a homemade pie crust. Absolutely love this recipe!
GREAT! We’re thrilled it’s such a hit for you!
Can’t wait to make this pie it look so pretty and I love raisins these are the kind of recipes I like thank you for this recipe
How long will the pie keep? Should I keep it in the fridge until serving after it’s cooled?
Yes, Chelsya, I would refrigerate or keep in a cool spot once cooked. It should keep for 4 to 5 days.
I made this pie for thangsving day my mother made this a lot. She carried it in her mind finally found southern lady’s and it was so good I am a 81 year male seem like I was home again thanks so much
You’re so welcome Johnnie! Thank you so much for sharing this with us and I am so glad you enjoyed this pie.
does this need to be a deep dish pie crust or will a regular pie crust do? looks wonderful!
A regular should do it Mary.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had just about given up hope of ever finding this recipe. My Mom used to make this for me, and I lost the recipe. I love your site, you always have the best recipes!
Thank you Dorothy. So happy to have you here and happy I had the recipe for you.
My grandma used to make raisin pie all the time when I was a little girl. I remembered hers having a meringue topping instead of crust. Looked like more od a raisin custard.
I just want this using Golden Raisins…. I alos added a tablespoono of brown suger to the flour mixture and subd Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey for the rum…. It looks and smells yummy… Waiting till dinner to try it! LOL
I love raisin pie – my grandmother used to make it. Thanks for the happy memory … 🙂
My mother use to make this and I have looked and looked for the recipe. She passed away from cancer before I ever got the recipe and it’s one of my favorites. So glad I found it on your site.
Mother made this with a lemon sauce poured over it.
Oh boy, I hope Katherine doesn’t see this. You know she loves raisins and I don’t. But that is one pretty pie.
Raisin pie is my Mom’s absolute favourite! I’ve never had a recipe for it, only my Grandmother made it for my Mom. Would love love LOVE for you to share this at my party http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/p/link-party.html