sour cream raisin pie

(2 RATINGS)
69 Pinches
Great Falls, MT
Updated on Jun 10, 2011

Years ago a neighbor asked my mama to recreate a beloved pie from his childhood. This is the one, and boy is it ever good!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled
  • FILLING
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 3 - egg yolks, reserve whites
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 dashes ground cloves
  • MERINGUE
  • 3 - egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup sugar

How To Make sour cream raisin pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy bottomed saucepan stir together the fillings ingredients. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Keep warm.
  • Step 3
    For the meringue, beat together egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat on high for 4 minutes, or until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  • Step 4
    Pour warm filling into baked pie shell. Spread meringue over filling.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 15 minutes, or until meringue is browned.
  • Step 6
    Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Chill 4 to 6 hours before serving.

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Category: Pies
Keyword: #custard
Keyword: #Meringue
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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