Raisin Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. cream or milk
3/4 c. sugar
3 rounded tsp. flour
3 eggs, separated
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 baked pie shell
Meringue

Preparation

Place the raisins in a saucepot with water to cover; stew until tender; drain.
Add the cream, sugar, mixed with the flour, and cook for 5 minutes.
Beat the egg yolks, stir in a little of the hot mixture, then add all together and cook until thickened; cool. Add the nuts (optional).
Pour into baked pie shell.
Cover with meringue and brown lightly in a moderate oven.