Grape pie facts for kids
A Concord grape pie
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| Type | Pie |
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| Place of origin | Naples, New York |
| Region or state | New York |
| Main ingredients | Concord grapes |
A grape pie is a yummy fruit pie made especially with Concord grapes. It's a special treat during harvest time in the Finger Lakes region of New York State in the United States. People really love this pie, especially at the Naples, New York Grape Festival. You can find it in many shops around town.
What is Concord Grape Pie?
Grape pie made with Concord grapes is a special food from Western New York, the Finger Lakes area, and Pennsylvania. It's also popular in other parts of the United States and Ontario, Canada, where these grapes grow. Concord grapes were first grown in the U.S. and are now found in vineyards from New York to Ohio, Michigan, and Washington state.
Why Concord Grapes are Special
The town of Naples, New York, is famous for its grape pies. It even hosts the Naples Grape Festival every year! Angela Cannon-Crothers, who wrote a book called Grape Pie Season, is from Naples. The classic recipe uses Concord grapes. Some people say it tastes a bit like wine because of something called tannins. Tannins are natural things in grapes that can make your mouth feel a bit dry, like when you drink strong tea.
A Taste of History
Grape pie is also a traditional food from German immigrants who moved to these regions a long time ago. For example, at Old Economy Village, a place where a group of German immigrants lived in 1824, making grape pie was a big tradition. Making these pies is a "very long process." It involves carefully taking the skin off each grape, cooking the soft inside part (called the pulp), and then removing all the tiny seeds. It sounds like a lot of work, but it makes a delicious pie!
