Trinity's Grape and Pear Pie

Preparation

Crust
Oven temp

Pastry for single pie crust
400°

Ingredients

Filling

4 cups
1 1/2 cups
1 cup
1/4 cup
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
1 1/2 tsp + additional
Dash
1 1/2 tbsp

Concord grapes
Pears
Sugar
Flour
Cinnamon
Nutmeg or mace
Lemon juice
Salt
Butter

Topping

1 cup
1/3 cup
1/3 cup

Flour
Brown sugar
Butter (softened)

Instructions

1. Line a 9" pie plate with a single pastry pie crust.
2. Remove and save grape skins by pinching grapes at the opposite end of the stem. (The pulp pops out)
3. Put the pulp in a saucepan. (Do not add water)
4. Bring the pulp to a rolling boil.
5. Remove from heat.
6. While the pulp is hot rub through a strainer to remove the seeds.
7. Mix the strained pulp with reserved grape skins.
8. Peel and slice pears.
9. Sprinkle with additional lemon juice to preserve freshness and set aside.
10. In a bowl combine sugar, flour, and dry spices.
11. Toss with fruit.
12. Mix with lemon juice and salt.
13. Pour into the pie crust.
14. Dot with butter.
15. Combine the topping ingredients.
16. Sprinkle over the filling.
17. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes.