Best Grape Pie Without The Grapes Yes Thats Right Recipes

GRAPE PIE (WITHOUT THE GRAPES, YES, THAT'S RIGHT)

Steps:

• Bake pie shell according to package directions. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a heavy pan.
• Gradually stir in grape juice.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.
• Boil one minute, remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, slightly beat egg. Add 1-2 T of the hot grape mixture and stir into the beaten egg. Add 2T more of the hot mixture to the egg. Keep adding until the egg mixture is a little warm. (you do not add the egg to the hot mixture as you will "cook" the egg).
• Slowly add the warm egg mixture to the grape mixture, stirring constantly.
• Return saucepan to heat and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
• Add butter and lemon juice.
• pour into BAKED pie shell and top with whipped cream or Cool Whip.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Serve cold.

VIOLET DOWDA'S GREEN GRAPE PIE FROM NANNY'S RECIPES

Steps:

• To cook grapes: Gather before seeds harden and grapes are developed. A little larger size than gooseberries. Wash and pull off stems and measure. Use 2 cups of grapes, 1/4 cups water and 1 tsp baking soda. Boil, stir and mash as they cook. (In Texas we have the wild grapes-I have not tried this yet- I am going to try it w/store bought green grapes.).
• Combine the cooked grapes with all other ingredients, pour into a pie crust and top with remaining crust sealing edges. Make slits in the top crust for vents. Sprinkle w/a wee bit of cinnamon and sugar.
• You may have to use a crust guard or foil over the edges of the pie the first half of baking to prevent browning to fast.
• Mrs. Dowda notes that this is a fast seller at the church bazaars.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 25 min more or until browned.