Description
A classic Southern Pineapple Pie that features a sweet and tangy pineapple filling baked into a flaky pie crust. This easy-to-make dessert combines crushed pineapple with sugar, eggs, and butter for a rich, custard-like texture, perfect for family gatherings or a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, well-drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pie.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the well-drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to form the pie filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared pineapple filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, then smooth the filling evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. To prevent the crust edges from over-browning, cover them with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking if necessary.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. This cooling step helps the filling to set properly.
- Serve: Slice the pie into 8 servings and serve chilled or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is thoroughly drained to avoid a soggy pie filling.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
