Fall Favorite!

As a child I remember that at some point during the fall Anne Heger would walk over and bring my mom some concord grapes that grew in their back yard. My mom would then use these grapes to make the most wonderful pie in the world! Making grape pie is quite a process, but it is worth it in the end! I look forward to the brief time during the fall when concord grapes can be found in the grocery store. Yesterday my mom found the grapes at Fresh Market and brought some over so I could make a pie. If you have patience and want to try a unique fall dessert, follow this recipe!!

Separate 4-5 c of concord grapes from their skins, save skins

Add 1 T lemon juice and simmer grapes for 5 minutes, then press to remove seeds

Return grapes to pan and add 1 c sugar, 1/4 c flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and skins.

Mix well and pour into pie crust. Add top layer of pie crust and coat with egg was hand sugar. Flute the top and bake 45 min at 375.

Cool completely and refridgerate.

And YES, I am aware that my presentation on the finished product is lacking. However, at 9:30 pm when the pie came out of the oven I was unable to practice self-control and wait for it to cool, so I dug right in! lol a key to this recipe is serving the pie cold, but a pregnant woman who has waited 10 months for grape pie doesn't really care about temp. or presentation!