Lightened-Up Grandma’s Raisin Pie

Lightened-Up Grandma’s Raisin Pie

Best served with a dollop of light whipped topping on top.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar substitute (like Stevia or Splenda)
• 2.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons light butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 reduced-fat graham cracker pie crusts (9-inch)

Directions:

1. Combine raisins and water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, blend the brown sugar substitute, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together.
3. Slowly stir the sugar substitute mixture into the hot raisins.
4. Cook and stir until the syrup has thickened (this happens quickly). Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, light butter, and vanilla. Cool slightly.
5. Pour the raisin filling into one of the graham cracker pie crusts. Remove the pie crust from the other shell and place it on top, sealing the edges by pinching them together. Use a knife to make a couple of slits in the top of the pie.
6. Bake in a 425°F oven for 30-35 minutes.

Weight Watchers SmartPoints (per serving, assuming 8 servings):

• Green Plan: 5 SmartPoints
• Blue Plan: 5 SmartPoints
• Purple Plan: 5 SmartPoints

This lighter version of Grandma’s Raisin Pie allows you to savor the nostalgic flavors with fewer calories. Enjoy!