my mama's raisin cream pie

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Huntington, TX
Updated on Jul 14, 2014

This has always been a favorite dessert of mine. My mama still makes it for me when I come to visit.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FILLING
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 - egg yolks, reserve whites for meringue
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 - 9 inch pie shell, baked
  • MERINGUE
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 - egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • dash salt

How To Make my mama's raisin cream pie

  • Step 1
    Filling directions: Bring raisins and water to a boil and simmer for five minutes.
  • Step 2
    In another medium saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk until thickened. Stir in the raisins and the vanilla extract.
  • Step 3
    Pour the filling into the pie shell and top with meringue while still hot.
  • Step 4
    Meringue directions: Cook first three ingredients until clear. Add dash of salt to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly pour cooked mixture while still beating and add 6 tablespoons sugar.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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