Concord Grape Pie

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   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

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   In a medium bowl, mix together the grapes, granulated sugar, and tapioca flour.

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   Set aside.

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   Lightly flour a work surface and roll out one disk of dough into a 14-inch (36-cm) circle.

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   Drape it into a 9-inch (23-cm) pie plate.

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   Trim away the excess dough, leaving a slight overhang and distribute the grape mixture in the dough-lined pie plate.

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   Roll out the second dough disk into a 14-inch (36-cm) circle.

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   Moisten the exposed edges of the dough in the pie plate with water, then drape the second dough circle over the top.

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   Working all the way around the pie, tuck the upper dough edges under the lower dough edges and crimp to seal.

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    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk or cream.

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    Brush the top crust generously with the egg wash and sprinkle with the coarse-crystal or granulated sugar.

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    Pierce the top crust with a paring knife in 6 places.

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    Bake until the top crust is browned and the filling juices are thick and bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes.

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    If the crust is browning too quickly, loosely drape a sheet of aluminum foil over the top during baking.

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    Let the pie cool for about 1 hour before serving.

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    Dont expect to cut neat wedges of this pie.

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    Vanilla Ice Cream (page 143) or whipped cream (page 239) are lovely accompaniments.

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    If you come across seedless Concord-style grapes at greenmarkets, you can use them, but be sure to halve them anyway, which breaks the skin and helps them soften during baking.

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    Tapioca flour is available at Asian markets or by mail order (see Resources, page 270).

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    It makes a clear, glossy pie filling.

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    Substitute an equal amount of cornstarch if tapioca flour is unavailable.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.