Funeral Pie Recipe

Name: Funeral Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Servings: persons

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a pan with half the pastry and chill.
2
Place the raisins and 2/3 cup of the water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3
Combine the sugars, cornstarch, spices, and salt in a bowl and, mixing all the time, slowly add the remaining water. Add this mixture to the heating raisins. Cook and stir until the mixture starts to bubble. Add the vinegar and butter and heat until the butter is melted. Cool until room temperature.
4
Pour into the prepared shell and top with the second crust. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely before serving.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raisins, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Funeral Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Funeral Pie

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions