Description
This is a delicious pie with loads of sweet grapes – the perfect summer pie. So easy to make and it always turns out great!
Ingredients
For the crust:
3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
8.8 oz. (250g) butter, cold & diced
2.8 oz. (80g) vegetable shortening, cold & diced
about 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
For the filling:
35 oz. (1kg) seedless grapes (I used red and white mixed)
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
zest of one lemon
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
Instructions
1. Add flour, sugar, and salt to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the diced butter and shortening to the bowl and mix a bit, then use a pastry cutter* and cut the fats into pea-sized pieces. Next, add the cold water gradually and mix in until the dough starts sticking together – you might not need all the water. Divide into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
2. Wash and dry the grapes. Remove all the stems or hard parts and cut them all in half. Place in a large pot, add the sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon zest and mix to combine. Let sit for about 20 minutes so the grapes can marinate with the sugar. Mix the cornstarch with the lemon juice and add it to the pot. Heat everything up and stir until the liquids in the pot start to bubble and then thicken – takes about 2 minutes. Take off the heat and let it cool down a bit.
3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Roll out the first piece of dough on a floured surface slightly larger than a 23cm pie dish. Transfer to that pie dish and press to the bottom and sides, let it overlap around the edges. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on the bottom of the crust. Pour the filling on top and smooth it out. Roll out the second piece of dough and cover the grapes with it. Cut off overlapping dough and create a nice edge to seal the pie. You can roll out the remaining dough for some additional decorations. Make sure there are some holes/slits in the top of the pie so steam can escape.
4. Place the pie in the lower third of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 30-35 minutes longer. If the crust gets too dark, cover it with some aluminum foil – the pie should have a nice golden color though. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down completely.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
