Classic Raisin Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. each: orange juice and water
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
pastry for 2 crust 9-inch pie
beaten egg and sugar (for glaze)

Preparation

In saucepan, combine raisins, orange juice and water; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Combine sugar and allspice; stir into raisin mixture.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in nuts and lemon juice.
Cool 10 minutes; pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover with top crust; seal and flute edges.
Cut slits for steam. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle generously with sugar.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 minutes.