Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 large pineapple (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy pineapple flavor
- Creamy, buttery filling
- Flaky, golden brown crust
User Comments:
- "This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The crust is flaky and delicious."
- "I love the cinnamon and nutmeg spices in this pie. They really complement the pineapple."
- "This is a great pie for summer parties. It's light and refreshing."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To prevent the pie from burning, cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to prevent the filling from running out.
- Serve this pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
