Try Something New at Your Holiday Meal With Raisin Pie

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 F. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out the pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Transfer the pastry to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the pastry to 1 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate. Tuck the remaining pastry under and make a high fluted edge. Chill while preparing the filling. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and cream-colored. Add sugar gradually and beating well after each addition. Continue beating until thick and light in color. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Mix in the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Fold in the dark raisins. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Spoon into the prepared pie shell. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 F and bake 30 minutes longer, or until a skewer inserted midway between center and rim comes out clean. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Cool at least 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature. The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.