Naples-Style Concord Grape Pie

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A deep purple double-crust pie with a jammy filling made from Concord grape pulp and skins. The skins give the filling color and a tart edge. Makes 8 slices in about 4 hr 5 min.

Prep 45 min

Cook 50 min

Cooling 2 hr 30 min

Total 4 hr 5 min

Yield 8 slices

Ingredients

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Crust

2 ½ cups (320 g)all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (12 g)granulated sugar
¾ tsp (4 g)fine salt
1 cup (220 g)cold unsalted butter, cubed
6 tbsp (90 ml)ice water

Filling

2 ½ lb (1100 g)concord grapes, stemmed
1 cup (200 g)granulated sugar
3 ½ tbsp (30 g)cornstarch
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
1 pinch (1 g)fine salt

To finish

1 (50 g)egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
2 ½ tsp (10 g)coarse sugar

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Instructions

Make the crust: stir the flour, sugar and salt, work in the butter until pea-size, then add ice water just until the dough holds. Divide in two, flatten into disks and chill 1 hour.
Squeeze each grape so the pulp slips out; put the pulp in a saucepan and the skins in a bowl.
Simmer the pulp over medium heat for 10 minutes, mashing, until the seeds loosen. Press through a sieve over the skins to remove the seeds, scraping all the thick pulp into the skins.
Cool the mixture completely, about 30 minutes, then stir in the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt.
Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C) with a rack on the lowest level. Roll one disk to 12 inches and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
Pour in the filling. Roll the second disk, cut it into strips and weave a lattice. Seal and flute the edges, then chill for 10 minutes.
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake on a sheet pan 20 minutes, then lower to 375 F (190 C) and bake 25 to 30 minutes more until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles thickly.
Cool at least 3 hours so the filling sets before slicing.

Tips

Save every bit of the skins; they carry the flavor and color.
Cool the cooked pulp before adding cornstarch to avoid clumps.
Concord grapes are essential; table grapes will not give the same flavor.
Good with vanilla ice cream or hot coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make naples-style concord grape pie?

Plan on 45 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 8 slices.

How should I store naples-style concord grape pie?

Cover and keep at room temperature for 1 day, then refrigerate up to 4 days.

Can I make naples-style concord grape pie ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Grape pie is best known from Naples, New York, in the Finger Lakes, where Concord grapes grow. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or hot coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

569 Calories / serving

23.6g Fat

86.6g Carbs

6.0g Protein

48.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4552 cal · 189g fat · 693g carbs · 48g protein · 389g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.