Orange Prune Pie

9-inch double-crust pastry
2 cups pitted prunes
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups orange juice
Grated rind of one lemon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Whipped cream (optional)

Oven: 400 degrees

Line a 9-inch pie pan with bottom crust and fill with prunes and raisins. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Slowly stir in orange juice and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.

Add lemon rind and butter and cool. Pour over fruit in pan. Adjust top crust, flute edges, and prick top. Bake about 35 minutes. Cool throughly before cutting. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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