Amish Raisin Pie

Amish Raisin Pie

1 3/4 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1 pkg. (3-3 5/8 oz.) vanilla flavor pudding & pie filling mix
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/2 c. golden seedless raisins
1 9in baked pastry shell
6 tbsp. sugar

In a small saucepan, combine milk and egg yolks; blend well. Stir in pudding mix. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and allspice. Blend well. Fold in raisins; cool. Turn mixture into pastry shell; chill thoroughly. Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spoon meringue over pie, making sure that meringue touches edge of crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.