Pineapple Pie

Pineapple pie is a refreshingly sweet treat on those hot summer days. It can be easily prepared using pre-made pie crust and a handful of pantry staples.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword pineapple pie

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 458kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg egg white
1 (14.1-ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

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Instructions

Set the oven rack to low position. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC).
In a medium saucepan, combine crushed pineapple with juice (1 can), sugar (1 1/2 cups), cornstarch (6 tablespoons), and lemon juice (2 tablespoons). Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest (2 teaspoons) and salt (1/4 teaspoon). Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
Line a 9-inch pie dish (not a deep dish) with 1 crust. Brush the unbaked crust with egg white (1), then pour the still-warm filling into it.
Cover with remaining crust; press and flute the edges to seal. Cut a few steam vents on top crust, brush with heavy cream (2 tablespoons), then sprinkle coarse sugar (1-2 tablespoons) over the top.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven, for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into slices and serving. Pie can be served at room temperature or cold.

Notes

Cool It! Once the pie filling is thickened, cool it completely so the pie crust does not melt when filling it.
Size Matters: All pie plates are slightly different in size. When I make this pie on my ceramic regular 9-inch pie plate, the amount of filling is perfect! When I make it in my regular 9-inch Pyrex pie plate, there’s a little extra filling.
If that happens when you make the pie, store the extra filling in an airtight container in the fridge and serve it over ice cream or on toast, for a special treat in the morning!
Keep On Hand: Most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry and refrigerator. Keep them handy for unexpected guests! Prep time is less than 20 minutes!

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