Description
This Southern Pineapple Pie is a classic Southern dessert that combines a sweet and tangy pineapple filling with a rich, buttery crust. It’s the perfect balance of flavor and texture, with a smooth, creamy filling and a hint of citrus. This pie is easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering, offering a refreshing twist on traditional fruit pies.
Ingredients
For the Pie:
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1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp lemon juice
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
For the Topping (Optional):
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Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a store-bought pie crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
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Make the pineapple filling:
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In a medium saucepan, combine the drained crushed pineapple, sugar, flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
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Once thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
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Whisk in the beaten eggs until fully combined, making sure the mixture is smooth.
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Add the cubed butter and stir until melted and the filling is well combined.
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Assemble the pie:
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Pour the pineapple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
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Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
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Cool and serve:
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Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving. This pie can also be refrigerated for a few hours for an extra chill.
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Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Notes
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Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a watery filling.
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For a more textured filling, you can use fresh pineapple instead of canned.
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If you prefer a spicier twist, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.
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The pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg