Description
Concord grape lattice pie delivers a nostalgic slice of American baking tradition. Homemade pastry and sweet-tart grape filling invite you to savor classic seasonal comfort on a rustic dessert plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (1134 g / 40 oz) concord grapes
- 1 cup (198 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (28 g / 1 oz) cornstarch
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ½ tsp King Arthur pure vanilla extract
- 1 all-butter pie crust or favorite double pie crust
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Turbinado sugar or demerara sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Divide dough into two portions – larger for bottom crust, smaller for lattice top. Shape the larger portion into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, ensuring even coverage.
- Lattice Design: Roll out remaining dough and slice into 1.5-inch wide strips. Weave strips on parchment paper, creating an intricate geometric pattern, then chill.
- Grape Processing: Separate Concord grape flesh from skins. Simmer pulp in a saucepan for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and extract juice.
- Filling Creation: Combine cooled grape juice with sugar mixture, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract. Ensure thorough blending for balanced flavor and consistency.
- Pie Assembly: Pour grape filling into chilled pie crust. Carefully position pre-woven lattice top, pressing edges to seal. Brush lattice and crust edges with beaten egg for golden sheen.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle additional sugar over lattice for enhanced texture and sweetness.
- Baking: Place pie in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45-50 minutes until crust turns golden brown and filling bubbles vigorously.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate pie crust and lattice strips to prevent shrinkage and maintain crisp, flaky texture during baking.
- Handle Grape Pulp Carefully: Separate grape flesh from skins gently and strain cooked pulp thoroughly to extract maximum juice and remove seeds for smooth, rich filling.
- Achieve Lattice Perfection: Weave strips on parchment paper before transferring to pie for precise, elegant geometric pattern that looks professionally crafted.
- Create Golden Finish: Egg wash and sugar sprinkle transform ordinary pie into a stunning dessert with glossy, caramelized top that catches everyone’s eye.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg