Traditional Amish Raisin Pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Put raisins and ⅔ cup of water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine the sugars, cornstarch, spices and salt in a medium bowl, and stirring constantly, gradually add the remaining 1 1/3 cups water.

Step 4

Add this mixture to the raisins.

Step 5

Cook and stir until the mixture starts to bubble.

Step 6

Add the vinegar and butter and heat until the butter is melted.

Step 7

Remove from the stove and let cool until just warm.

Step 8

Roll out dough to a ⅛-inch thickness on a floured surface.

Step 9

Line a 9-inch pie pan with the dough.

Step 10

Trim to a ½-inch wide overhang.

Step 11

Pour the filling into the crust.

Step 12

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Step 13

OPTIONAL: Roll out the second dough, place on top of the pie, and trim to a 1-inch overhang. Fold the dough under and crimp the edge. Cut decorative slash marks into the top crust. You can also leave the pie uncovered as in the photo. The second crust is optional.