Old Fashion Raisin Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine the raisins, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, lemon zest, egg, vanilla and milk until the mixture is smooth. Add the raisins.

4. 4

   Roll out the pastry and line a 20-cm (8-inch) pie plate. Cut the remaining dough into strips.

5. 5

   Pour the raisin filling into the pastry and close the top off with lattice strips (see picture).

6. 6

   Bake for about 50 minutes. Allow to cool.