Raisin Pie (Shirley Neyenhaus "Nana")

2 cups raisins
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp lemon juice
pie crust
lattice strips for top, if desired

*Combine raisins and water.  Bring to a boil, boil 5 minutes.

*Blend sugar, salt and starch.  Add this mix and apples to raisins.  Cook and stir until juices are clear.

*Stir in butter and lemon juice.  Cool mixture slightly and pour into pie crust.  Top with lattice pieces, if desired.

*Bake at 425* for 30 minutes.