RAISIN CRUMB PIE

Raisin Crumb Pie image

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Pie

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9 inch) pie pastry shells
1/2 cup dark raisin
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

preheat oven to 375*.
prick crust with fork and prebake it for 5 minutes, it should not be coloring.
in a 2 quart saucepan,combine the raisins, 2 cups water, brown sugar, lemon juice,and salt.
bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirrin occasionally.
in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup of water; whisk it into the raisin mixture and continue cooking and stirring until mixture is thick and bubbly.
about 2 minutes.
stir in the butter and let the mixture cool.
pour the cooked filling into the crust and set aside.
in a small bowl, or food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and softened butter until crumbly.
sprinkle the crumb topping over the raisins pie.
bake, for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown --
cool and refrigerate.