Sour Cream & Rum Raisin Pie

 

I know what you must be thinking, Annie has finally cracked under quarantine and she's become a mad pie scientist. While that is partially true (and what I secretly strive to be) I stand by this sour cream and raisin pie! I saw this on a menu at an old diner recently and I had to try it. I'm not exactly sure what I expected but what I got was a creamy spiced custard with raisins...almost like a cheesecake and a mincemeat pie had a pie baby? Weird, but oh so tasty. 

Pumpkin Pie w/ Gingersnap Cookie Crust

 

My grandma was the pie baking champion.  I know everyone says that their grandma is the best at cooking/baking but it was especially true in my case. I remember meticulously watching her work in the kitchen, her movements were slow but precise, it was akin to watching a professional dancer or a classically trained musician - pure magic. 

All this to say that the pie recipe you see below is the closest I've ever come to her pumpkin pie. I decided to put my own spin on it and substitute a gingersnap cookie crust because 1) making a homemade pie crust is hella difficult and 2) I really love that extra spice that this crust provides. I think grandma Fran would approve.