Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Method

  • In a double boiler, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
  • Blend in egg yolks.
  • Add sour cream, raisins and lemon juice.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until thick. Cool. Add walnuts.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar.
  • Beat until peaks begin to form. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Beat until stiff and glossy. Put meringue on pie. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until delicately browned.
  • Serves 8.