Grape Juice Pie

This grape juice pie is a unique vintage dessert made with Concord grape juice, butter and sugar for a silky smooth filling. It’s an easy pie recipe with a sweet-tart flavor that tastes like a classic concord grape dessert.

What is Grape Juice Pie? 

This purple pie goes by several different names. Some you might see it masquerading as are frozen grape pie, concord pie or concord grape pie or jelly pie. 

It is a no-bake pie, but does require some skill in making the filling by thickening the juice and then tempering with an egg. Plan for a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge to chill before serving. Without chill time, the filling will just plop out of the pie crust. 

It tastes like amplified grape jelly, but with a buttery pastry crust and jammy filling, all slathered with fluffy whipped cream. It’s a light dessert, but packed with tongue tingling flavors. 

Why You’ll Love This Concord Grape Juice Pie 

There’s so much to love about this juicy pie, but here are just a few of my favorites.

• Simple to make but bold flavor – This grape juice pie is a simple dessert that delivers bold grape flavor with minimal ingredients.
• No peeling or slicing fruit – Unlike traditional fruit pies that require peeling and slicing fruit, this recipe uses grape juice to create a smooth filling that comes together quickly.
• Perfect flavor and texture – The result of the smooth filling is a sweet, slightly tart pie with a creamy texture that pairs perfectly with whipped cream.

Recipe Essentials

This sweet grape juice pie only requires a handful of ingredients. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Concord grape juice – I personally like the flavor of Welch’s grape juice. Avoid using a diet variety for the best flavor.

How to Make this Grape Pie Recipe (Step-by-Step)

This pie comes together so quickly, you’ll want to make it over and over again.

1. Prepare oven and crust. Preheat oven and roll out the refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Prick generously with a fork. Bake until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
2. Combine sugar, cornstarch and juice. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Turn on heat to medium and whisk in the grape juice. Bring to a low simmer for a minute. Mixture will thicken to the point that it gives resistance when whisked. Remove from the heat.
3. Temper eggs with hot juice mixture. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Ladle in a few tablespoons of the hot grape juice mixture while whisking. Whisk well and then add the egg mixture back into the grape juice mixture, whisking well. .
4. Add the butter, lemon juice and salt, whisking until the butter melts and mixture it smooth and glossy. Mixture will be thick enough that you can draw a line down the center of the pan and it holds
5. Add filling to crust. Transfer the filling to the baked pie crust. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then cover and place in the refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or until fully chilled.
6. Top with whipped cream. Spread the whipped cream over the grape juice filling and serve.

Tips for Perfect Grape Juice Pie

While this pie is quite simple to make, I’ve got a few tips to ensure it comes out perfectly.

• Use 100% concord grape juice – The bold flavor of Concord grapes is what makes this pie special.
• Cool filling until thick – The mixture should coat the whisk and hold a line when dragged across the pan.
• Chill the pie fully – Allow the pie to chill for several hours so the filling sets properly before slicing.

Common Questions About Grape Juice Pie

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This concord grape juice pie is a creamy, sweet-tart dessert made with grape juice, butter and whipped cream. An easy vintage recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Chill Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

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Servings: 8

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Equipment

• Deep 9-inch Pie Plate
• Whisk
• Wire Cooling Rack
• Whisk

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/3 cups Concord grape juice (not diet)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into smaller pieces
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Roll out the refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Prick generously with a fork. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool (and turn off the oven). (These are general instructions for a refrigerated pie crust, read the instructions on yours to be certain!)
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Turn on heat to medium and whisk in the grape juice. Bring to a low simmer for 1 minute. Mixture will thicken to the point that it gives resistance when whisked. Remove from the heat.
• Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Ladle in 2-3 tablespoons of the hot grape juice mixture while whisking. Whisk well and then add the egg mixture back into the grape juice mixture, whisking well. .
• Add the butter, lemon juice and salt, whisking until the butter melts and mixture it smooth and glossy. Mixture will be thick enough that you can draw a line down the center of the pan and it holds
• Transfer the filling to the baked pie crust. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then cover and place in the refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or until fully chilled.
• Spread the whipped cream over the grape juice filling and serve.
• If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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Notes

Make-Ahead: This recipe is best made all at once since the filling will set if left in a bowl.

Refrigerator: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil (or store slices in an airtight container) for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Wrap the pie tightly with saran wrap or store slices in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 299 kcal, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 37 mg, Sodium: 244 mg, Potassium: 87 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 216 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 21 mg, Iron: 1 mg

Author: Jessica Formicola

Calories: 299

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grape juice pie

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