Instructions

1. 1
   Wash and clean raisins and add the cold water and 1½ cups of sugar.
2. 2
   Cook until the raisins are tender and plump.
3. 3
   Set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 440°F.
5. 5
   Mix the flour, 1½ cups of sugar, and the shortening, crumbling well with the fingers. Take out 1 cup of these crumbs and set aside.
6. 6
   To the remaining crumb mixture, add the eggs and milk; mix well.
7. 7
   Stir in the baking powder.
8. 8
   Line 2 large pie tins with pie crust and fill with cooked raisins. Pour over this the batter and sprinkle the top with the cup of reserved crumbs.
9. 9
   Bake in a hot oven at 440°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate oven (350°F) and finish baking, about 35 minutes.