"This classic autumnal Western New York pie captures the pure perfumed, robust sweet and tart essence of Concord grapes. Do yourself a favour and serve the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The cool, sweet, vanilla is the perfect foil to the tart, sweet grape pie. It's a match made in heaven...."
INGREDIENTS
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22 cups Concord grapes, washed
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4 cups granulated sugar
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1/4 cup lemon juice (or 1 teaspoon citric acid)
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1 cup ClearJel starch (or another brand of the same type of starch)
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1 quart of grape pie filling
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Pie pastry for a double crust
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1 egg, beaten
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raw sugar or granulated sugar for sprinkling over the crust, optional