Concord grape pie is a classic American dessert that is especially popular in the fall, when the grapes are in season. The pie has a sweet, tart flavor and a deep purple color that is characteristic of Concord grapes.
Ingredients of Concord Grape Pie
To make a Concord grape pie, you will need the following ingredients.
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
- 5 cups Concord grapes
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and stem the grapes. Squeeze the pulp out of the skins into a large saucepan. Place the skins into a large bowl and set aside.
- Mash a few grapes in the saucepan to release their juices. Place over medium-low heat and bring to a full boil.
- Run the hot pulp mixture through a food mill to remove the seeds.
- Add the pulp to the skins in the large bowl and stir in the lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, and salt. Stir into the grape mixture.
- Pour the grape filling into the bottom crust of the pie. Dot with butter and cover with the top crust.
- Crimp the edges of the crust and cut several slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips
- For a more flavorful pie, you can use homemade pie crust.
- If you don’t have a food mill, you can remove the seeds from the grapes by pressing them through a fine mesh strainer.
- To prevent the pie from overbrowning, cover the edges of the crust with foil for the first 15-20 minutes of baking.
- Serve the pie warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Variations
- For a lattice top pie, roll out the top crust and cut it into strips. Weave the strips together over the top of the pie filling.
- For a crumb top pie, combine 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the top of the pie filling before baking.
- To add a little spice to your pie, you can stir in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to the filling.
Enjoy!