A yummy alternative to mince pies – serve year round!
Ingredients:
1 cup raisins
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
½ tsp. vanilla
I add nutmeats
Method:
In a mixing bowl put raisins, scald with boiling water, drain and while raisins are still warm, add brown sugar, butter and beaten egg. Stir well together for a few minutes. Add vanilla. If the ingredients are mixed together while currants or raisins are still warm there will be a nice butterscotch-like syrup.
Line deep patty pan with a short or flaky pastry and put in a spoonful of the filling. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
By Sandy Porter