Grandma Mam

Grandma Mam was an amazing cook!.  One of her best pies was "Raisin Pie."  Mam lived over 100 healthy years.  I have fond memories of visiting her home with her grandson (my husband).  She cooked big meals and loved having us all in her home!  I remember her pies and other sweets sitting in her kitchen ready for our sampling.  I would consider her an old-timer who worked in her garden and kept her family close.  We miss her!


Mam's Raisin Pie
2 cups raisins cooked in 2 cups water for a few minutes.  Stir together 1 1/4 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.  Whisk into cooked raisins.  Add 3 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice.  Add 2 tablespoons butter. 

Pour into unbaked pie crust.  Top with crust.  Bake at 350 degree F.  Watch closely.

Pie crust:  2 cups flour, 1 cup Crisco, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Mix with a pastry blender.

I prefer the lemon juice instead of the vinegar.  This is a very easy pie to make and ENJOY!