Refrigerate to set
After the pie has cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Storage information
This raisin pie can be refrigerated for several days. It tastes best when eaten within 24 hours of making it. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Do not freeze the pie.
Variations
Add chopped nuts, like finely chopped pecans or walnuts.
Skip the raisins.
Add more spices, like ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg OR freshly ground cloves (or ¼ teaspoon of each).
Use a graham cracker crust instead of a baked crust.
Alternate meringue methods
There are other ways to brown the meringue. If you prefer, you can broil the meringue topped pie for 2–3 minutes, adjusting the pie under the broiler as necessary for even browning. You can also use a culinary blowtorch.
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