Cider Pie

• Scant ¼ pint cider
• Scant ¼ pint water
• 4oz

Mix the cider with the water and add the black treacle or sugar. Simmer until the mixture forms a syrup. Cool, and stir in the butter, beaten eggs and chopped raisins. Add the lemon juice and nutmeg. Line a pie plate with the pastry. Pour in the filling. Bake at 300°F, 150°C, gas mark 2 for forty-five minutes. Raise the heat to 350°F, 180°C, gas mark 4 and continue cooking for five minutes.