Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup flour
3 Tablespoon sugar
3/4 Cup butter
2 Cup raisins
2 Cup water
2 Tablespoon corn starch
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg
dash of cloves
4 egg yolks
2 8-ounce cartons sour cream
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
4 egg whites
3/4 Teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Combine flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 25 minutes. In a saucepan, combine raisins, water and 3/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix 1/3 cup sugar, corn starch, salt and spices and set aside. Stir together the egg yolks and sour cream. Add to raisin mixture. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Add lemon juice and pour over the crust. Combine egg whites and baking powder. Beat until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff. Spread over hot filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate. Cut into squares to serve.