Last week going through a tin recipe box belonging to my stepmother (of
50 yrs) that passed away, I found this old recipe card (pictured below)
belonging to her mother Grandma Ruth. I remember as a child both of them
making this together on special occasions. As their story goes, this
pie came about during the depression. There are many versions of this in
the South stemming from folks using ingredients that where available to
them by trade or bartering. Grandma Ruth bartered with tons of pecans
for a handful of raisins. This is her old school Tampa recipe from us to
you. We hope you enjoy it!
All Good Pie
Regular pie crust (not deep dish) forked and browned.
1 stick melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (recipe calls for mixed nuts) It is probably what was available.
1/2 cup raisins (I like the golden ones)
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon All Spice
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Mix together, put in pie crust and bake @ 375 for 10 minutes then (see
note on original recipe) 324 for 30. I don't know where that 324 came
from but buddy I'll tell ya, that is what I set my oven on, you don't
mess with Ms. Ruth.
Hope you enjoy it!
MamaShed and the Gang
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