Before there was refrigeration, fresh fruits were not readily available, but most homes had dried raisins on hand. This pie traditionally is served at funerals of Old Order Mennonites and Amish. This pie became a favorite of Mennonite cooks because the ingredients were always available and the pie kept well. That meant it could be made a day or two before the funeral supper and freed hands for other tasks since the pie does not need refrigeration.
Most recipes all seem to agree on the necessity of raisins a double-crusted pie, usually with a lattice top. Try The Muffin Man’s Apple-Raisin Version.
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