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Heartland Raisin-Buttermilk Pie




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List of Ingredients




PIE CRUST (or use a prepared pie crust from a package for an even simpler pie)

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 to 2 TBSP cold water, as needed

MAKE THE CRUST:

FIRST, combine the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Cut the butter into pieces and add to the flour mixture; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbly meal, about 20 seconds. Then add in the egg yolk, vanilla and a sparse tablespoon of cold water, and pulse just long enough for the dough to hold together. Add a few extra drops of water as needed for the dough to reach the consistency of cookie dough. Roll into a ball, flatten into a disk and wrap in plastic. Chill the dough in the refirigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to 5 days.

SECOND, sprinkle a clean dry surface with a little flour and roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Brush off any excess flour, then line a 9-inch pie or tart pan with the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

THIRD, line the bottom of the chilled crust with foil, fill it with pie weights and bake in a 400° oven for 10 minutes. Cool on a baking rack and remove the foil and pie weights. The crust will be partially baked and have a pale golden hue.

BUTTERMILK FILLING
2/3 c. dark raisins
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 TBSP unsalted butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

MAKE THE FILLING:

FIRST, plump the raisins by soaking them for 30 minutes in a bowl of warm water; then drain thoroughly. Whisk together the eggs, butter and sugar in a stainless mixing bowl.

SECOND, whisk the flour into the buttermilk until smooth. Heat the buttermilk in a small saucepan, stirring constantly, until it just begins to thicken and bubble. Stir a scant 1/2 cup of the thickened buttermilk into the egg mixture to temper it, then blend both together completely.

THIRD, whisk in the vanilla, lemon juice and zest and add in the plumped raisins. Pour the filling into the prebaked pie shell and sprinkle the nutmeg on top.

FOURTH, bake the pie at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. The pie is done when the custard has begun to rise evenly and a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean. The pie can be cooled to room temperature and served immediately, or it can be made the day before and then chilled overnight, covered.
Serves: 8


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