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    Home » Recipes » Pies & Tarts

    Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    Published on December 13, 2020 - Updated on January 10, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 4 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    sour cream raisin pie
    This Sour Cream Raisin Pie is just as good as my family's original Raisin Pie Recipe. Now you can choose your favorite!
     
    slice of raisin pie

    One of the most popular recipes on this food blog is my Raisin Pie Recipe. The original recipe came from my mom and is easily over 50 years old. But guess what? It doesn't have sour cream in it.

    sour cream raisin pie filling in pie shell
    Sour Cream Raisin Pie Filling in Pie Shell
    pie filling in shell with walnuts
    Raisin Pie Filling with Chopped Walnuts

    It has been mentioned to me several times that my mom's recipe lacks sour cream. Well I know my mom does not like sour cream so I can't say I am surprised. But with all the comments about needing sour cream, I just had to make a version of her recipe with sour cream.

    sour cream raisin pie

    I don't make raisin pies often as my wife does not like raisins. Kind of tough to make recipes with raisins in it when your partner in crime doesn't like raisins. Anyways, I just had to make this sour cream raisin pie recipe so I could compare it to my original family recipe.

    💭 Recipe Tip

    Don't you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.

    sour cream raisin pie

    Besides the use of sour cream, the biggest difference between this pie recipe and my other Raisin Pie Recipe is that this one does not have a top crust. Also, you don't cook the raisin filling ahead of time. The filling in this recipe is baked in the oven with the pie crust.

    sour cream raisin pie

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    The texture and flavor of the two raisin pies are very different. Unlike my other Raisin Pie, this one has more of a custard feel to it. The texture is loosely similar to a pecan pie. It does have a bit of a sour taste to is but that is to be expected. You also get a hint of lemon. If you like raisins, you will love this sour cream raisin pie.

    raisin pie with a fork

    For more delicious recipes with Raisins, I suggest you check these delicious recipes out:

    • Easy Maple Syrup Ham Steaks
    • Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • Simple Pear Compote
    • Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans (Diabetic)

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Sour Cream Raisin Pie recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pie Shell, Eggs, White Sugar, Sour Cream, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Salt, Raisins, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice and Walnuts.

    🥣 How to make Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    Partially bake and the pie shell according to the directions on the package. Let cool on a rack before filling.
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
    In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, raisins, lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until well blended. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
    Bake for 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edge with a strip of aluminum foil.
    Let the pie cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
    Optionally serve with a dollop of whipped topping or ice cream.

    Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    This Sour Cream Raisin Pie is just as good as my family's original Raisin Pie Recipe. Now you can choose your favorite!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 344 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Pie Shell, 8-inch partially baked
    • 2 Eggs
    • ¾ Cup White Sugar
    • 1 Cup Sour Cream
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • Pinch Salt
    • 1 Cup Raisins, chopped
    • Lemon Zest
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Partially bake and the pie shell according to the directions on the package. Let cool on a rack before filling.
    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, raisins, lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until well blended. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edge with a strip of aluminum foil.
    • Let the pie cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
    • Optionally serve with a dollop of whipped topping or ice cream.

    Notes

    → This recipe may contain wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. Please take the necessary precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    4 Comments

    1. G-ma

      December 18, 2020 at 8:29 am

      OMG I love raisins. That is one reason I wanted to try this new recipe for raisins pie. I usually just made a regular raisin pie, but was having a friend over for supper so wanted to try something new. It really was a great hit. Very moist. And even the next day, it was still fresh and not soggy. I was not sure of the walnuts, but they really made the pie. One of my favourite pies.

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    2. Becka Norberg

      August 20, 2022 at 8:52 pm

      What a pie! I made it for my Dad and me, and we LOVED it. I don't like the pudding type of creme pies. This beat out the $15 pies at my favorite shop, by far. I have a suggestion. I covered and soaked the raisins for five minutes rather than chopping them up. It was MUCH easier, and the consistency and intensity of the
      flavor were perfect. I tried to give you a Recipe Rating of a "5", but my Macbook Pro would not register my rating.

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      • Chef Rodney

        August 22, 2022 at 6:04 pm

        Glad you liked the pie recipe!

        Reply
    3. Lori S

      August 29, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      My dad's favorite. We have had it every year on his birthday since I can remember.

      Reply

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