Indulge in the tropical flavors of this homemade pineapple pie with a flaky crust. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and will leave your taste buds craving for more. Enjoy the sweet and tangy combination of pineapple filling nestled in a golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cans of crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a saucepan, combine drained crushed pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the pineapple filling into the pie crust.
- Cover with another pie crust or create a lattice crust on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pineapple is a symbol of hospitality and is often used in desserts.
Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can help with digestion.