
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Stir lightly together
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Bake with upper and under crust
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The flour acts as a thickening agent by absorbing liquid and gelatinizing during baking, preventing a runny filling. The lemon's acidity balances the sweetness of raisins and sugar while also tenderizing the fruit and preventing pectin breakdown. Butter adds richness and helps create a smooth, cohesive filling that binds the raisins together. The double crust traps steam, which hydrates the raisins and creates a tender, moist filling.
The filling can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir before filling the pie crust. Unbaked pie dough can be prepared up to 3 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month.
Store baked pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The filling may weep slightly when refrigerated. Serve at room temperature or reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crust crispness.
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The filling can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and stir before filling the pie crust. Unbaked pie dough can be prepared up to 3 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month.
Store baked pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The filling may weep slightly when refrigerated. Serve at room temperature or reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crust crispness.