Amish Raisin (Funeral) Pie

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tea. cinnamon
1/4 tea. allspice
3 Tab. cornstarch
1 Tab. apple cider vinegar
3 Tab. butter
2 crusts, homemade or store-bought

Preheat oven 400 deg. F Put raisins and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Mix together sugars, spices, cornstarch and remaining water in a bowl. Pour over raisins and cook of medium-high until it begins to bubble. Add vinegar and butter. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat, let cool. Pour into prepared pie crust and top with top crust. Crimp edges. Cook for 15-25 min., until golden brown.

source: The Amish Cook at Home, Lovina Eicher

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