Saturday, March 31, 2012

Pineapple Pie

Hey everyone, how about something a little different for Easter dessert... Ma loves pineapple so as soon as I saw this pie in Aunt Nubby's Kitchen I bookmarked it-so glad I did!

Pineapple Pie
Lovin' the cute little chick in the center! 
It's a great pie vent and I simply cut it out with a cookie cutter before I added the top crust.

Pineapple Pie-originally from Allrecipes
9" double pie crust - optional, you can add 1 tsp grated lemon zest to the crust
3/4 C sugar
3 Tblsp cornstarch
20 oz can crushed pineapple with juice
1 Tblsp lemon juice
Optional for top crust:
2 Tblsp milk
1 Tblsp sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. In medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple with juice and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, then allow to boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  3. Put bottom crust into pie plate.
  4. Cool mixture slightly and pour mixture into bottom crust. 
  5. Add top crust and seal edges. Make a few steam vents.
  6. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar, if using.
  7. Bake for approx 35 minutes.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes:
  • This is a hot oven, even for pies, you may want to start checking it around 20 minutes and use a shield for the outer crust if it's getting dark at any point after that.  
  • Some Allrecipes commenters felt there wasn't enough pie filling... I used a standard Pyrex 9" pie plate and we all thought there was plenty!
  • I did not add the zest to my crust or brush the top with milk and add sugar.
  • When it comes to pie, it doesn't get much easier, I always have can of pineapple around. A 20 oz can was on sale for 99¢, that's a real fruit pie any time of year for 99¢-Woo Hoo!
Want something pineapple but a little more... creamy? How about Pineapple Cream Cheese Roll.

35 comments:

  1. That looks wonderful!!! I love anything with pineapple!!! hugs...cleo

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  2. Lynn~ I LOVE the chick in the center with pineapple showing through! Sounds delicious & looks so cute :)

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  3. Looks good, L! I don't think I have ever had it, or made it!

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  4. What a pretty pie for spring! Love the bird cut out. Perfect ending to a ham dinner. xo

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  5. Ooh this pie looks yummy! I love the little chick cutout in the center.

    Something homemade always beats store bought!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. I'm trying this. Soon. Looks delicious. Thanks - love the picture and the little chick. Very clever. The crust looks good too.
    Blessings, Barb

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  7. Your little chick is so cute for an Easter pie! So glad you liked the pineapple, I loved it too!

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  8. Oh yum! My Mom liked this kind of pie too! I haven't had one in ages, Thanks for the reminder and recipe.

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  9. Pineapple pie may not be a traditional Easter dessert, but it's pretty color and the sweet chick cutout makes it a perfect choice.
    So sweet you are thinking of your Mom!
    Yvonne

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  10. Yum, Lynn, I love pineapple danish so I'm thinking I would like this too! I always burn the edges so I'll definitely cover the edge on this pie. Linda

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  11. I haven't had pineapple pie in years...maybe I will make on soon!

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  12. That chick makes it the cutest pie ever!

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  13. I've never heard of it, but it looks good!

    Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. Hi lovely lady.
    This looks so Yummy!!! I never had pineapple pie. I need to put one together for my family. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my new EASTER tablescape. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter,
    XXOO Diane

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  15. I love pineapple!! The Chickie on top is a cute touch. Another recipe that I must try.

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  16. I'll take a whopping piece of both please. I love the chick vent. Very clever on your part.

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  17. I love pineapple and both of these look delicious. I love the chick pie vent! Thanks for the recipes! Happy Spring!

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  18. Mmm. Love it! The pie and the roll looks delicious.

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  19. Hi Lynnie! OH, that pineapple pie looks wonderful and I love the little chick cutout! We just love pineapple and I'll bet we'll love this too.
    Happy Palm Sunday.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;0

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  20. These are great recipes, love them both. I have to make this pie, it looks so delicious and I love the the little cutout chick!
    Happy Easter

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  21. Yummy! I like pineapple just about any way.

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  22. Oh My does that look GOOOOOD! Your little chickie vent is SO SWEET! Thank you for sharing the recipe! I bet that would be GREAT Ala Mode with some coconut ice cream!
    Big Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  23. That pie is not only beautiful but sounds so delicious. Must give it a try...love pineapple ANYthing.

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  24. How cute that little chickie is on your pineapple pie! Looks like a pineapple delight!

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  25. I'm drooling over the last part with the cream cheese roll. Oh my word, I must make that one!

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  26. Strangely, I am not a big fan of pineapple! I have no clue why but I love the looks of your pie with that cute chickie cutout!

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  27. You are such an excellent pie maker!

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  28. Your pineapple pie looks so yummy! And I love the little chick cutout you made in the top crust.

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  29. The pie looks amazing! I would love to give this a try. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter, Lynn!
    Beth

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  30. I have never even heard of Pineapple Pie! Where have I been! This looks amazing!!

    I'd love it if you could stop by my link party and share it!

    http://www.cupsbykim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sweet-simple-sunday-3.html

    Hope to see you there!

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  31. My grandmother made a similar recipe! It is so delicious and your recipe looks equally so! Love the little chick cut-out in the crust! Perfect for Easter!

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  32. Gorgeous! Love the cutout on the crust, too.

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  33. That little chickie on the top of the pie is so cute.

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  34. I love Pineapple but this is a first for me. Never heard of pineapple pie..can't wait to try this too...love your recipes that you find...The little Chickie is to adorable..with love Janice Ty

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