Mrs. Claus' Christmas & Holiday Pies - Recipe for Raisin Custard Pie

Raisin Custard Pie

From the kitchen of Gigi in Canada

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons lemon juice
9 inch baked pie crust

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Stir together 1/2 cup sugar and whisk in egg yolks and milk stirring constantly to boiling and boil for 1 minute or longer or until thick.

  3. Add raisins and lemon juice.

  4. Pour into 9 inch baked pie crust.

  5. Beat egg whites until foamy and gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.

  6. Spread on pie and bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.