SPICY FRESH GRAPE PIE 
1 1/2 lbs. fresh grapes (4 c.)
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter
Pastry for 2 crust 9 inch pie

Half grapes and remove seeds. In large bowl, mix sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add grapes and lemon juice; mix well. Line 9 inch pie plate with half of pastry; trim overhang to 1 inch. Roll out remaining pastry and cut into 3/4 inch strips. Turn grape mixture into pastry-lined pie plate; dot with butter and arrange strips of pastry over top to make lattice pattern. Press ends of strips and pastry rim together and flute edge. Bake in 350 degree band bake 25 minutes longer, until pastry is brown and grapes are tender. Serve warm or cool with vanilla ice cream.

 

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