Old Fashioned Raisin Pie

Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie: A Nostalgic Dessert Full of Comfort and Flavor

The Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie is one of those timeless recipes that has been passed down through generations. Known as “funeral pie” in some regions due to its popularity at gatherings and potlucks, this dessert embodies the simplicity and warmth of traditional home baking. The filling is rich and comforting — plump raisins simmered in a spiced syrup, thickened to perfection, and encased in a buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s a taste of nostalgia in every bite.

Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide to making the perfect Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie from scratch.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust (makes one double crust):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 6–8 tablespoons ice water

For the Raisin Filling:

• 2 cups raisins (dark or golden, or a mix)
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)

Optional for Serving:

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Dough

1. Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Cut in the butter. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
3. Add water. Sprinkle in the ice water a tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Avoid overmixing.
4. Form and chill. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and the butter to firm up for a flaky crust.

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