Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

I'd compare this recipe to apple pie but take out the apples & substitute for raisins. I made this for friends/family & the verdict was across the board ... not good! Even my husband, who eats practically anything, took one bite & was done. :o( I had high hopes! I think people couldn't get past the texture. ?? Goood luck!

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AbbyMP

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2011

it was okay... too sweet, next time will add less sugar! :)

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chunkymunkey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

i've made this several times, always using two ready-made pie crusts, otherwise exact to the recipe. It is AWESOME! so yummy, very comfort food, I make it for thanksgiving and its always gone!

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xenagirl83

Reviewed: May 11, 2008

"Funeral pie" is a recipe that mainstream American cookbooks have featured for years (I have several 1930s cookbooks that feature it). Its reputation as a pie for mourners is well-established, but as for its Amish origin, I've never heard such a claim made. Even if this recipe can't be appreciated as Amish, it's an old American classic -- and I think everyone can appreciate THAT! :)

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Strangebrew

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2008

A lot of yummy, wonderful, sugary calories!

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Christina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kingsville, Texas, USA

Living In: Snyder, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2007

I substituted dried fruit medaly (Australian) with dried apple apricot peaches sultanas etc. Definately a keeper. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Robyn R.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2007

The pie didn't 'gel' even with extra corn flour and the flavour was a bit iffy. This is not a recipe I would make again.

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DrMim

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Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2007

This was very good. Made for my mother who loves raisins. I don't care for them in quite such abundance (don't care for mincemeat, either). I made this twice. Once as-is (I think every recipe deserves that), and once modifying it so that it appealed to other family members who wanted something less "mince meat like." I stirred in 1/2 cup of pecans in place of 1/2 cup of raisins, and, I stirred in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. The end result was something like a "Chunky Raisin Pecan Candy Bar." The menfolk much preferred this version.

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KRISTY916

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2007

This was delicious, like a sweeter, subtler version of mincemeat pie. Everyone in the family liked it, but we did change the name to "Amish Raisin Pie" because "Funeral Pie" was a little morbid.

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ASHLEY_S

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2006

i havent gotten to taste this pie yet because i made it for me and my boyfriend, and i dont see him for another day. but i baked it this evening and it looks and smells wonderful

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