Imen Dridi Alton Brown’s Grape Pie has a rich filling of Concord grapes, sugar, and flour in a golden crust and is baked to perfection in just 45 minutes—a lovely, fruity treat.
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💜 Why You’ll Love This Grape Pie Recipe:
- Intense Grape Flavor: Thanks to Concord grapes.
- Perfect Sweetness: Balanced with a hint of tartness.
- Golden, Crispy Crust: Flaky and irresistible.
- Aromatic Delight: Fills your kitchen with a tempting grapey aroma.
❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Grape Pie Recipe?
Alton Brown’s Grape Pie is an elegant seweet treat that features sugar, Concord grapes, and a flaky crust; it is a culinary delight due to its intense grape flavor.
🍇 Alton Brown Grape Pie Ingredients
- 1 (14.1 ounces) 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
🥧 How To Make Alton Brown Grape Pie
- Bring the oven temperature up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius.
- Set a sheet pan on the lowest oven rack. Line a 9-inch pie pan with one pie crust and set aside the other.
- Drain the grape flesh from the skins into a large saucepan after washing and stemming the grapes. Put the skins in a large bowl and put them away.
- Press some grapes in a saucepan to get their juices. Bring to a full boil over medium-low heat.
- Utilize a food mill to extract seeds from the heated pulp mixture. Toss the peels and pulp into the large bowl with the lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl; add to the grape mixture and pour into the pastry shell.
- Spread some butter on top and then top with the second pastry. Along with fluting the edges, make small cuts in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place pie on baking sheet in preheated oven and bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden brown and juice bubbles through top crust slits. Let it cool completely before enjoying it.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Prepare Efficiently: Preheat, line, and separate grape components.
- Smooth Pulp: Utilize a food mill for seed-free grape mixture.
- Even Blend: Whisk sugar, flour, and salt for consistent filling.
- Buttery Richness: Enhance flavor with small butter pieces.
- Golden Finish: Bake on preheated sheet for a perfect, golden crust. Cool before enjoying.
🍨 What Pairs Nicely With Grape Pie?
You can’t go wrong with grape pie alongside a strawberry milkshake, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, a cheese platter, citrus sauce, and fuit salad.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Grape Pie?
- In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover grape pie for up to 5 days after wrapping it tighktly in plastic warp.
- In The Freezer: Leftover grape pie can be frozen for up to 4 months when wrapped in aluminum foil and kept in a freezer bag. Allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Grape Pie?
- Oven: Adjust the oven temperature to 350°F then assemle grape pie slices in a baking dish and heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until warmed.
- Microwave: Spred grape pie slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute at a time on medium heat until warm.
FAQs
Why is my grape pie filling runny?
Your grape pie filling may turn runny if not baked adequately, as the thickener needs sufficient time and temperature to properly set.
Why do we add lemon juice to grape pie?
Lemon juice in grape pie balances sweetness, creating a creamy and slightly tart profile for a more enjoyable taste.
How do you bake a grape pie so the bottom crust is not soggy?
To prevent a soggy bottom crust in grape pie, remove weights and parchment, brush with egg wash, and bake a few more minutes.
Should you blind bake the bottom crust of an grape pie?
Blind bake the bottom crust of a grape pie for a pre-cooked filling or a no-bake scenario, ensuring a crisp texture.
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Alton Brown Grape Pie Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 353.8
- Total Fat 12.3g
- Saturated Fat 7.5g
- Cholesterol 30.5mg
- Sodium 374.4mg
- Potassium 175.7mg
- Total Carbohydrate 59.7g
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g
- Sugars 25.0g
- Protein 3.6g
Alton Brown Grape Pie
Description
Alton Brown’s Grape Pie has a rich filling of Concord grapes, sugar, and flour in a golden crust and is baked to perfection in just 45 minutes—a lovely, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the oven temperature up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius.
- Set a sheet pan on the lowest oven rack. Line a 9-inch pie pan with one pie crust and set aside the other.
- Drain the grape flesh from the skins into a large saucepan after washing and stemming the grapes. Put the skins in a large bowl and put them away.
- Press some grapes in a saucepan to get their juices. Bring to a full boil over medium-low heat.
- Utilize a food mill to extract seeds from the heated pulp mixture. Toss the peels and pulp into the large bowl with the lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl; add to the grape mixture and pour into the pastry shell.
- Spread some butter on top and then top with the second pastry. Along with fluting the edges, make small cuts in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place pie on baking sheet in preheated oven and bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden brown and juice bubbles through top crust slits. Let it cool completely before enjoying it.
Notes
- Prepare Efficiently: Preheat, line, and separate grape components.
Smooth Pulp: Utilize a food mill for seed-free grape mixture.
Even Blend: Whisk sugar, flour, and salt for consistent filling.
Buttery Richness: Enhance flavor with small butter pieces.
Golden Finish: Bake on preheated sheet for a perfect, golden crust. Cool before enjoying.
