Raisin Pie

1 9" unbaked pie shell
3 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
3/4 c. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
2 t. grated lemon peel
3 T. lemon juice
2 T. vegetable oil
1/2 t. salt

Plump raisins by submerging them in the boiling water in a saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes.

Combine sugar and cornstarch and stir into raisins. Cook, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and salt. Let cool 15 minutes.

Pour into pie shell. Bake in 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until crust is browned.

Makes 1 pie.

Adapted from Old-Fashioned Pie Recipes, p. 14.