Alton Brown's Caramelized Grape Pie | The Best Thing I Ever Made | Food Network
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- Alton said when people think of the best thing he's ever made, they expect this complex procedure, but turns out it's as easy as pie.
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I one hundred percent support more grapes in desserts. Why aren't the there?! A few years ago I developed a grape and ginger tart just because it occurred to me that grapes are underrepresented, lol.
Can you post your recipe?? I want to try it
Concord Grape pie is a thing here and it is epic.
@@juicysmith38235 Sorry for the half a year late reply. It's been about 2 years since I made it and I never write anything down, but it was a typical pie crust, fully baked. About 8 oz cream cheese, 3 oz of Greek yogurt, about .5 cup sugar to taste (but I might use honey now), about 2 tsp of grated ginger-- all mixed into smooth, and let's say 8 oz of grapes halved on top. I added chopped pecans and a very little bit of candied ginger to garnish, and for texture. There's also a good chance the filling had lemon juice (2 tbs to firm and flavor). A colleague was able to do a copycat the weekend after I shared it with no guidance. It's a very forgiving concept. Here's a link to my IG of it if that helps, dot removed just in case:
www.instagram[dot]com/p/Bhzspl2H4zt/?igshid=ft7n7a84f39h
My step mother used to make this delicious plum cake which I turned into a grape cake years later. It's good with green grapes, better with red, and best with a mixture of the two.
Haven't made it in awhile, I should.
@@Khristafer that's a lame recipe
The marinade is also great mixed with rum and seltzer... :)
I neeeed to try this with all different fruits.... I can imagine this being so good with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries..... wow. Yum!!!
For added sweetness, try using, when in season, cotton candy grapes. The grapes' flavour was noticeable and a tad more acidic than regular green grapes.
Followed the recipe to a T and it is seriously so good!! So simple, but the flavors are amazing together.
Just made a cherry version of this pie...now that is even better than the best thing I ever made. 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒
Glad to see that grape pie is getting more love and appreciation. It's an underrated treat that should be eaten a lot.
This recipe has every single one of my husband's favorite flavors. 👀 I'm making this for his bday!
Let us know how it turns out. Cause This looks so odd
Following, lol.
Why dont we eat grapes hot and microwaved?
Ben Cremer Griffin No!
I came here to make sure this comment was here. Literally clicked the video because of MBMBAM
What about grape cake?
Thank you, Alton, so many people that I care about loved this desert. It was a thrill for me to make so many happy. I followed the recipe to the letter. Delicious and special.
i didn't know you could make a grape pie
Me either but doesn't it look great though?
I hear cream pies are good and there is ALOT of recipes online....
Grape pies from Naples, New York, are made from concord grapes. They are hugely popular at the Grape festival along with other grape desserts like grape candy apples, grape cookies, grape drinks, and wine.
You tell me it is a no bake grape pie with caramel... I'd avoid it, you tell me it the best thi g you have ever made... okay ill try it.
Right if I make this, I'm not going to say what it is first
"Promises and pie shells, both easily made and easily broken." as the old saying goes. I also remember an old, old recipe for cantaloupe pie. I guess I need to look that up!
At first this looks so odd, but then at the same time looks so yummy and I want to try it!
I made this for an outside get together today (temps were finally above zero!). It was such a yummy dessert. I ate three or four helpings!!!
With green grapes? Hmm. Ok. One of the best desserts my mom ever made, and she only made in once, was a concord grape pie. It was kinda soupy, but delicious. That was decades ago and I've never forgotten it.
Everyone when I make this is kind of weirded out until they taste it. Then they are amazed. Great dessert for a holiday
I never see grape recipes that aren't some sort of jelly syrup or drink. This is very interesting. I love Alton Brown
Tried it. It tastes good, but next time I will be halving the caramel, salt in the base and sugar in the sour creme.. The supercharged grapes are really good and deserve something more sophisticated. The grape marinade is lovely with some ice and sparkling water :D
You are so funny Alton! I love your expressions. Oh and that recipe is mouthwatering.
This sounds so weird but I wanna make it for thanksgiving.
Are the walnuts optional? If not what would be a good substitute?
literally any nut. if not then just add more cookies.
I find pecans work well in place of almonds. The crust sounds like a butter pecan crust, delicious.
I maked this for some holiday dinner one year my kids loved it and now my grand dauther ask for it. For her birthday
Grape pie is def a thing in The Finger Lakes of NY state…. Made like normal pie, just with grapes instead of apples or blueberries…. It’s rather good 🤗
looks great sounds great a must try, thanks
I think that I would try this recipe with red grapes and possibly use Bacardi instead of brandy.
Yummy! This looks delicious. Great recipe! 😋
Wow----- that's Saying Something !! Ever --- must try it
Someone please get this guy on Munchies.
Great recipe.. Hope to try it sometime..
I would make a cocktail with the drained Fluid
Could you make this with cheeries? Grapes are good and all, but I really like cheeries and I think tbey would be good in this.
Yum, yum, yum 😋 So mouthwatering ❤️
I've never been scared of the crust. The whole caramel part though? 😥
Someone let the McElroys know!
too bad he didnt bake it, couldve hit hot grapes as well
Rory?
Now I know what to with the grapes left over from a kids party.
I can understand all of it being great, the crust sounds great, the marinated grapes sound amazing, but that much sour cream in a sweet dish?
Occam's Beatin' Stick. It’s not that much different from using whipped heavy cream or cream cheese- try it in almost any sweet recipe, in terms of flavor it tends to work pretty well. It adds an important acidic element which balances the sweetness and richness, and generally isn’t nearly as noticeable as you might think. It’s actually pretty common in eastern-European baking/desserts for that reason, and trust me, what Alton is asking for isn’t very much.
Think of it like buttermilk in a desert, but thicker and with tons of sugar
Looks delicious, I'll definitely try it. Disappointed that the grapes aren't actually caramelized as the title would lead you to believe. I want to know how to caramelize grapes! Can it be done?
This aired in November 2012... Why is it being uploaded now?
To give us something to do. :)
I live in Alaska.
This is gonna take a while...
So many people asking if you can substitute this for that, or use this or that, yes of course you can, thats actual cooking! Try different stuff out, experiment! Thats the fun! There are no rules and you never know what you may come up with! Have a good day cooking!
Looks great , lol , but will need to tweak because , i have Crackers not Cookies , Sugar not Honey , and Vinegar not Lemons :)
I would substitute the sour cream with mascarpone cheese!
The salt was what made it "POP" ! The grapes had some to do with it too.
brilliant
0:17 the camera loves this gentleman 🤩
Amazing video🥰
Is there any way to make this without Brandy. Or alcohol
loveistruth 5*7* yes, I’ve made it before and left it out. Still great!
Brandy extract?
White grape juice, and white grape juice mixed cherry soda pop or Barq's cream soda. There are other substitutes using peach or apricot syrups.
Could you replace the sourcream with cream fraiche perhaps? Not a big fan of sourcream =(
Dont let your doubt stopping you
interesting
In Australia... what substitute for wafer biscuit & brandy (non alcholic?
MHCE444
You could try digestive biscuits for the vanilla wafers ... but subbing for the brandy is a challenge. Maybe just leave it out and expect a different flavor...
Isn't there a brandy extract to substitute in non-alcoholic cooking?
Chelsea Poll
Yes, though some of them contain alcohol, too.
(The idea is that, since they’re much more concentrated, you can use much less-but some people do not want to use any alcohol at all.)
You just have to read the labels carefully.
(Also, I don’t think they taste the same, but my opinion of what you do in your kitchen doesn’t count for much.)
Bon appétit!
Try white grape juice, or white grape mixed with cherry soda pop or Barq's cream soda
My daughter is allergic to ant type of peanut and tree nut, is there any substitute that I can use? Or will it throw it off?
no
I’ve thought of a grape pie but not like this. I was gonna do mine so it was a clear pie and had flavor of the grape I was using. Yes I said a clear pie it’s something different but I don’t wanna waste the grapes. 😂
This sounds good except I don't like sour cream. 😝 Maybe subbing in greek yogurt would be good? Less sour-ish, more yogurt-ish?
Do you hate cheesecake?? Sour cream is an amazing ingredient to use in sweet stuff like pies, even if you don't enjoy it, like, on a baked potato.
@@Kahandran An amazingly disgusting ingredient, I hate sour cream on baked potatoes, no thank you. (Cheesecake is ok, mainly because it's more sugar than anything else. Not my favorite desert though. Also you can substitute heavy whipping cream in place of sour cream in cheesecake.)
@@Bodyknock I think he said to take your time mixing in brown sugar--- the flavor changes at that point and the creamy consistency is what this keeps this dessert afloat
I think yogurt would work, but unless you have a sensitivity you probably wouldn't notice the sour cream without being told...
I clicked on the video expecting hot grapes but was sad to see the grapes are in fact served cooled #mbmbam
Hey Mr. Brown, I tried your recipe here but my caramel didn’t turn out. It never came together right. So I left it on the heat and burned the sauce. Can you give me any tips to make it right next time ?
There is no way he didn't come up with that stoned. I'm sorry that is the most stoner combo I have seen.
The greatest recipes come from stoners needing the munchies.
My best cookie recipe ever (double chocolate peanut butter malt cookies) came from a round of munchies when I didn’t have any vanilla on hand and wanted to pack as much flavor into a chocolate chip style cookie as possible. I’ve still gotta tweak some ratios to get the texture perfect, but they hit all of the right flavor notes at just the right intensity
jjaj1243 dude that sounds so good
It requires an overnight step, though. Would only work if he tried it with normal grapes and then refined it to the soaked ones.
@@marco5030 Well he has that vacuum thing sorry can't remember the actual name. It can reduce marinade time so it wouldn't need a overnight, just probably enough time to do the rest.
This looks amazing. But I do have a question. For those who are for example diabetic do you have a way to make this a low sugar or sugar free version?
For this dish, I'd be interested in reading solutions, too. The grapes and the caramel topping seem pretty crucial.
😂
Well,... don't make it
no
Does anyone know if you are able to substitute something else for the brandy?
Aged rum, Irish whiskey.
Rum and merlot wine (the wine is used to add fruitier flavour)
i'm gonna do this recipe in a tart pan and put the caramel at the bottom so that the grapes show :-)
The McElroys send their regards.
I'm not talking high falutin preparation here.
@@joshuahowell4785 whatever
Accept
I made this today. Measured everything and followed the recipe exactly. Needs more grapes. Also had to make double the caramel sauce as the first batch not enough to cover. Rather disappointed as I have never had a problem with any of Alton's recipes over the years. 😣
Think the amount of grapes are a personal preference, and not sure about the caramel. Made it a few times and it seemed to cover the right amount. Did you boil too much water off (too high of a heat) or use a 11x7 dish like Alton did?
Anyone try this yet?
I'm making it right now! Just waiting for it to cool.
Lemme know how it turned out. I might have to make a trip to the store tomorrow. In theory it sounds pretty damn good.
I've shamefully made it twice already. It's seriously amazing. Sweet, creamy a little bit tangy, with that little accent of salt and the crumbly cookie crust. It has quickly become one of my favorite desserts.
@@dstyles8913 I wasn't a huge fan of the outcome. I 'get' it, but I just don't think the flavors are really for me. It's pretty sweet.
Made it, and sampled it. Verdict: it is good. Mind you, i used a caramel sauce that, once cold, is very much like the coating of a caramel candy apple.
Other modifications that i made were: lemon juice instead of lime, used himalayan salt, rum and merlot wine mixed together instead of brandy.
It is not as sweet as I thought it would. My only qualm, if i can call it that, is: what is a turbo charged grape supposed to taste like?
I will definitely make this pie again.
I need a substitute for the nuts in the crust.
Anybody know if you could use whole fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
You can. It will change the flavor profile a little bit but if you prefer less tang and more richness it is what I'd recommend.
Brent Willis *less* tang? 🤔 I assume you’ve not tasted Greek style yogurt? 😉Ok, that aside, yes, I concur with the idea. You can substitute sour cream for yogurt in so many recipes. Oh... for that matter you could also substitute with creme fraiche and it would be lovely!
Yogurt vs sour cream greatly reduces the fat content.
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If I didn’t see Alton claiming it may be the best thing he’s ever made… I’d scowl and move on. I’m intrigued but also verifying that it’s not an April Fool’s joke.
I can’t wait to make it because if it’s that good, then I’ll have learned something.
"Over night is....well....however long night is where youre at"
*cries in alaskan*
So it's not the grapes that are caramelized hmm? Alton had better make a video on Caramelized Grape Pie with Caramelized Grapes
I feel like they wouldn't caramelize well, becoming mushy before they'd be dry enough for the proper reactions...
You're funny, chef.
The sour cream has me confused.
Gotta have some acid to balance the straight up sugar bomb that is a green grape. It sounds iffy, but it's crucial
Malcolm Walker does the sweetness of the sugar strip away some of the sour cream taste?
@@donbernard1869 the sour cream and sugar combo basically taste like vanilla yogurt.
You could use mascarpone instead
Sour cream is actually the classic dressing for sweet fruit salads (like Ambrosia), you end up with a hint of the tang, but it mingles with the fruit juices and becomes the ingredient people have the hardest time guessing unless they know how to make a similar dish...
Where can I get maldon salt?
I’ve had really good grape pie before. This was not good. The elements by themselves are good, but all together it just doesn’t work.
I’m pretty sure he made butterscotch and not caramel.
Made it. Hard to cut caramel topping when plating , WAY too sweet. Far more like a treacley triffle than a "pie." Some may like, but far to sugary for me. Most interesting, tasty thing about it was the the leftover grape brandy-lime-honey maranade liquid!
thanks - i was conflicted whether to make this since I don't really like cloying desserts and this seemed like a prime example - thought that the sour cream might have reduced the impact somehow - but was clearly wishful thinking : )
Allergic to walnuts .. wonder if you can use almonds instead?
@Marc Cram I don’t see any reason why that wouldn’t work. Almonds have a little less fat than walnuts. So if it looks too dry you can add a little more butter. I’m pretty sure you could get away with just nilla wafers too. Hope it works out for you!
@@arnoarno1092 Thank you so much!
they did pie on a grape
While I like sour cream cake, cold sour cream and grapes just sounds nasty.
It would probably work just as well with full-fat yogurt.
Ambrosia salads use sour cream, it thins out as it mingles with the juices and becomes a part of the orchestra rather than just a layer on the surface of your nice fruit...
The sour cream part sounds disgusting, any substitutes? Otherwise it looks good
probably try it as made first. then riff. sour cream with sugar is a great sweet & acid component
Maybe sweetened whipped cream? Ironically my son has been talking about grape pie and I didn’t think such a thing exists. But I would have to feed him with a cream based version first.
Marscapone cheese might also be a good option.
Greek Yogurt would likely work.
@@MsCammy22 maybe...so much sugar...needs some acid for balance...a bit of lemon juice too maybe?
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It was okay I just made it
Hello not Adam Savage!
not sure I trust this, grapes and sour cream with walnuts are giving me flashbacks to the horrid midwestern "salads" at every family gathering and potluck :(
This is stoner food.
Reality is calling.
I don’t even have to say it.
caramelized does NOT mean covered in caramels!
Something tells me he didn't actually call it that
Just like he didn't direct this crummy, annoying short. They just filmed him and did this themselves... because Good Eats has always had more taste.
Anyone use the leftover liquid for anything?
Brandy lime-grape juice? Add some soda water and enjoy
Reuse to make another grape pie or add to a syrup recipe for baklava.
Be my Daddy.
I was super skeptical a figured this was an April Fool’s joke. I am a good enough cook to make this correctly.
It was exactly what I expected. Completely disjointed. Not bad enough to throw out but will never make anything like it again.
Why is he in a hurry..in all of his videos
This is so wrong
Not caramelized, not a pie..
Is it *really* the best thing he's ever made? Or is he just tooting his own horn (creating a buzz), as most celebrities do?
How can this be the best thing when it's made out of green grapes? The best thing would have to use black grapes somehow.
I HATE grapes with a passion
Alton, you lost me at the walnuts and sour cream
Bill Cypher I don’t know about the walnuts but the sour cream won’t have any taste it just makes it’s super moist and improves things a ton
I made this expensive recipe. The Organic grapes and walnuts cost $20.00. It was the worst thing I ever made; it was DISGUSTING and a waste of walnuts and fresh grapes!
Well, we tried it yesterday and we were sadly DISAPPOINTED. Honestly, Mr. Brown, if that is the best thing you ever made, then your palate might need some refreshing.
I feel like this would be better with apples. The grapes themselves kind of lost me.
I've heard greqt things said about him but he seems like a lunatic