Grandma's Sour Cream Raisin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
• MERINGUE:
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons sugar