Sour Cream Raisin Pie

1 1/2 c raisins
1/2 c water

Put in double boiler and simmer for a few minutes to plump raisins

2 large eggs
1 c sour cream
3/4 c sugar
2 TB cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Put sour cream, beaten eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and raisin water in kettle. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon. Bring liquid mixture to boil (be careful and do not burn). Add sugar mixture and cook until thick.
Cook 8" pie crust.
Add filling. Top with meringue. Brown meringue.