for the filling:

4 cups rhubarb, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup raisins, I used golden raisins
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
splash lemon juice

for the crust:

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
4-6 tbs. ice water
3 tbs. white sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening, margarine or coconut fat

to make the dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar.

2. Cut shortening into remaining flour mixture until it looks like coarse sand.

3. Blend in the water 1 tablespoon at a time, usually 4 or 5 tablespoons is enough.

4. Wrap dough and chill in a refrigerator.

to make the filling:

1. Place the rhubarb pieces and raisins in a large bowl.

2. Sprinkle in the sugar and mix lightly.

3. Mix the cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice and pour over the rhubarb and raisins, mix lightly to coat all of the fruit.