Raisin Amber Pie

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

A rich buttermilk custard with raisins topped with meringue.

Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 cup raisins
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 egg whites

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
2 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until creamy. Blend in flour, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Beat in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir in raisins. Pour filling into pie shell.
3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
4 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Bake or 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.