My grandma’s Pineapple Pie is my favorite pie in the whole world! It’s even fantastic on my gluten-free pie crust — I think my grandma would approve.

Most people balk when I tell them my favorite pie is Pineapple Pie. If you’ve never heard of pineapple pie, let me be the one to introduce you. Think… lemon meringue pie except with pineapple instead of lemon. Sounds amazing, right? This is my grandma’s recipe and has been a beloved family favorite for decades.

“But pie is hard!” Actually this one is easy! (No dismantling a pineapple, thankfully!) I’ll show you all the steps and you’ll be adding this to your must-make pie list for Thanksgiving. Or pie day. Or any “bake your feelings” day in the middle of the summer.

You will love this Easy Pineapple Pie Recipe

Pineapple Pie is another one of my grandma’s famous desserts. Whenever I mention it to someone who hasn’t had it, I always wonder what kind of mental pictures they get. A pie crust full of steaming pineapple rings? Ugh. No wonder they make faces at me.

This is what goes through my head . . .

thick, creamy, pineapple-y filling topped with a toasted meringue. Good hot or cold, for dessert or for breakfast, or the middle of the night. I would definitely eat this in a box. Or with a fox. (As long as he didn’t sneak into my half.)

My grandma quit asking me what dessert I want her to make when we visit. She just makes one of these. Sometimes two. One for me and my grandpa and the other one for everyone else. :)

Lately I’ve been making this with my Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust and it’s just as good. Honest.

Pineapple Pie Recipe ingredients

For the pie:

• Sugar
• Butter
• Egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
• Cornstarch or potato starch
• Vanilla
• Crushed pineapple
• Water
• Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust
  For the meringue:
• Egg whites
• Salt
• Cream of tartar
• Sugar
• Vanilla

Easy Pineapple Pie substitutions

Less sweet – If you prefer a less sugary tart, you can lessen the amount of added sugar. Just remember sweetness will tone down the sour pineapple flavor.

How to make Pineapple Pie

1. To prepare the pie: Cream sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan with a hand-held electric mixer.
2. Blend in cornstarch and vanilla. Add water and crushed pineapple with its juice; blend once more.
3. Transfer saucepan to the stove and cook over med heat, stirring constantly until thick. Pour into 9’ baked pie crust.
4. To prepare the meringue: Whip egg whites until they begin to get foamy.
5. Add remaining ingredients and continue to whip until the meringue has reached soft peak stage and is smooth and glossy.
6. Place meringue over cooled pie. Brown in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for just a few min until golden brown. Store in the fridge.

How to serve this Recipe for Pineapple Pie

This tart can be served while it’s still warm (I actually prefer it this way!) or chilled. Garnish with a mint leaf to add a bit of freshness to this sweet dish.

Storing this Easy Pineapple Pie Recipe

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in a container.

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