Pineapple Pie - A Summertime Favorite Recipe (2024)

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A delicious fruity pie with a flaky pie crust. This tropical inspired pie is an old family favorite!

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This semi-homemade Pineapple Pie is made with thickened canned pineapple and coconut flakes. The tropical flavors in this dessert makes it a perfect pie to serve at the end of your summertime meal.

I think of this old fashioned Pineapple Pie as a depression era recipe. Something that was taken from an inexpensive can of fruit, thickened, and added to a pastry crust to make a dessert. This is still a very budget friendly recipe that can be made very easily using pre-made pie crust and thickened pineapple from a can!

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Remembering Nanny's Desserts

The only place I ever remember eatingPineapple Piewas at Nanny’s house.Fresh and delicious with that little tropical taste, this pie is absolutely delicious and brings back so many memories of my days with Nanny.

Nanny was also famous for her cookies, that is certain. And, my favorite cookie of all time that she would make was a Raisin Filled Cookie. However, she also was an excellent pie maker! My favorite pie that she would make was a Pineapple Pie. I love the flavor of pineapple and something about it - whether it is a fresh pineapple or canned pineapple, has that "tropical" feel. That makes this the perfect summertime pie!

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FAQ's about Pineapple Pie

Why didn't you use a homemade pie crust for this recipe?

So many people ask me why I don't make a homemade pie crust. The plain and simple answer is, I hate making pie crust. It will sometimes turn out great, but often times, I have bad luck with it. And, its my honest opinion that you can buy a premade pie crust that tastes just as delicious and at the same time, save a ton of time! I leave the homemade pie crust making to my Mom!

Can you substitute fresh pineapple in place of canned?

You can substitute fresh pineapple, however, you need to know what you are doing. Fresh pineapple will need to be cooked down and thickened. It will likely take longer and you would have to decide on the sweetness factor also. I suggest just sticking to the recipe in this post unless you are an experienced cook.

I don't have crushed canned pineapple, can I substitute pineapple pieces or rings?

Yes, you can just chop the pineapple into smaller pieces and put the whole can (including juice) in a food processor. This will shred the pineapple down and make it more like crushed pineapple.

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How to make assemble your Pineapple Pie

Pineapple Pie is a delicious light and fresh tasting dessert. It is a perfect ending to a summertime meal.

Roll out the base pastry layer and place in pie plate.

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Shape the bottom pie crust layer into your pie dish.

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Place cooled, thickened pineapple filling in bottom layer

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Cover pie with top crust and crimp and seal the edges together. If you cut any decorations out of the top crust, you can decorate as desired. Place tin foil around edges of unbaked pie crust to prevent burning while baking.

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The first slice is always the most difficult to take out of the pan and will likely not be fully intact. That is ok, just as long as you made sure the pie is fully cooled. You can carefully remove the remaining pieces with less disaster :).

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I love to use my ceramic pie plate for this pineapple pie. It is very heavy duty and bakes the crust evenly. I highly recommend the Pampered Chef products. The link below is for a plate similar to the one I use!

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Tips for a visually perfect Pie Crust

  • Decorate your pineapple pie with some cutouts! I made this a little "patriotic" by cutting out star shaped pieces of crust from the top layer, I then decorated by placing the cut out portion on top of the crust before baking. (See visual)
  • Need to keep your pie crust edges from burning? You can easily do so by taking strips of aluminum foil and wrapping them around the edge of the crust. I leave them there the entire time my pie is baking to be sure they don't burn!
  • Let your pie cool completely before attempting to cut it. This will help it to hold together better as it will have had time to sit and firm up. Even better, put it in the refrigerator once it has cooled and store it overnight before serving!

📖 Recipe

Pineapple Pie

Shelby Law Ruttan

A delicious fruity pie with a flaky pie crust. This tropical inspired pie is an old family favorite!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 slices

Calories 363 kcal

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Ingredients

  • 2 crust pie crust crust recipe here
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Line a 9 inch pie plate with bottom pastry. Sprinkle coconut over bottom of pastry shell.

  • In a large heavy bottom saucepan, stir together crushed pineapple, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and butter. Cook until mixture begins to thicken. Cool to room temperature. Pour into bottom pastry.

  • Pre heat oven to 400. Roll out top pastry and cut slits (or stars) into the pie crust. Lie over top of bottom pastry and trim and flute edges. Cover crust of dough with aluminum foil or pie guard.

  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil/guard and continue to bake another 10 minutes, until crust is browned. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 207mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33g

Keyword baking, Pie, Pineapple, Pineapple Pie

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About Shelby Law Ruttan

Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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Comments

  1. Sandra kuenhold

    I thought no one had ever baked a pineapple pie but my grandma and my mother. Now me. My recipe is almost the same except no coconut. Every time I make this pie it’s one of the first to go. And I’ve introduced it to quite a few guests over the years.

    Reply

    • Shelby

      Hi Sandra, Thank you for stopping by and commenting! This was always one of my favorite pies that Nanny used to make. Happy to have brought back some memories for you!

      Reply

  2. Tina

    What size can pineapple do you use for this?

    Reply

    • Shelby

      I use a 15 oz can. Crushed is best.

      Reply

  3. Sandy Maley

    Do you use the pineapple juice?

    Reply

    • Shelby

      Hi Sandy, yes, because you are using crushed pineapple, you will be using the whole cane, including the juice. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

  4. carolyn

    I made a pineapple custard pie with meringue. My dad loved it. Haven't made it since he passed away in 1996. It was one where I didn't use exact measurements.
    I will have to try this recipe! Sounds delicious!!!

    Reply

  5. Amanda

    My Grandma is currently 91 and when I went home for Christmas this year, she had a pineapple pie waiting for me on the counter. It was still warm.

    Reply

    • Shelby

      Hi Amanda, you are so lucky 🙂 I think it was awesome your grandma made you a pineapple pie for Christmas 🙂

      Reply

  6. Liz

    Aww, what a sweet tribute to your Nanny. Sounds like she lives on through your baking. I am a huge pineapple fan, but have never had a slice of pineapple pie! Now that's an oversight that has got to be resolved!

    Reply

  7. claudia

    So pretty and my dads favorite!

    Reply

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Pineapple Pie - A Summertime Favorite Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Does pineapple pie need to be refrigerated? ›

According to the USDA, fruit pies in an airtight container can stay unrefrigerated at room temperature for up to two days.

What strain is pineapple pie? ›

Pineapple Pie (A-tier) is a 40% sativa and 60% indica strain.

What is a million dollar pie made of? ›

Million dollar pie is a classic icebox pie made with pecans, coconut, and pineapple in a whipped cream filling spread over a crumbly graham cracker crust. Put it all together and it's rich, creamy, tangy, and nutty. It's a smart dessert for a hot and lazy summer day.

Is it OK to leave a fruit pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

How long can pineapple sit out after being refrigerated? ›

At room temperature - a ripe one will keep for around 3 days.

Is pineapple a sativa or indica? ›

The genetics of the Pineapple strain is based on the F2 phenotype of ERSB (or Ed Rosenthal Super Bud). The Pineapple strain was created by the Sensi Seeds lab. This strain is a 50/50 Indica Sativa split, though most people report that the effects lean heavily into the Sativa traits.

Is pineapple haze a sativa or indica? ›

Pineapple Haze, bred by combining Pineapple and Haze, is a powerful sativa strain that has an amazing flavor, pineapple aroma, and euphoric effects.

What strain is potent pineapple? ›

Pineapple, also known as "Pineapple OG," is a hybrid marijuana strain developed by a phenotype of Ed Rosenthal's Super Bud (ERSB). Pineapple provides stress relief and is known to leave consumers feeling uplifted and relaxed. This strain features intense tropical flavors with undertones of pineapple and diesel.

What is the most sold pie in America? ›

The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.

What is the most expensive pie? ›

The Guinness world record for the most expensive pie cost customers to the Fence Gate Inn, Lancashire, UK £8,195 (then $14,260) or £1,024 (then $1,781) per slice when ordered by eight guests on 14 November 2005.

What is massachusetts pie? ›

A Boston cream pie is a cake with a cream filling. The dessert acquired its name when cakes and pies were baked in the same pans, and the words were used interchangeably. In the late 19th century, this type of cake was variously called a "cream pie", a "chocolate cream pie", or a "custard cake". Boston cream pie.

Do you have to refrigerate a pineapple upside down cake after it's baked? ›

Store pineapple upside-down cake covered in the refrigerator to retain the texture and moistness as much as possible and enjoy it within 2 or 3 days.

How do you keep pineapple fresh without refrigeration? ›

Once you've cut your pineapple into the desired shape, place the cut pieces into a plastic bag or airtight food storage container. The pineapple pieces will be best if eaten within four days, but can last for up to a week.

What happens if you don't refrigerate apple pie? ›

Well, it depends — a regular apple pie that just contains sugar will last up to two days at room temperature, but an apple pie that is made with custard or cream or has egg in the filling needs to be refrigerated in order to prevent foodborne illness.

How long does a pie need to cool before refrigerating? ›

So just how long does a pie take to cool? For most pies, the magic number is 4 hours.

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