This luscious pineapple pie is one of my favorite pie recipes and a delicious summertime treat! But you can really enjoy it all year round as it’s a fun pie to bring to any occasion since most people have never had it before. Pair it with a scoop of our homemade Coconut Macadamia Nut Ice Cream for a dreamy tropical dessert and people will go wild for it. Or just serve it with whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream and it’s just as delicious. Maybe the best part about this easy pie recipe is the simple no-bake filling that is just combined in a bowl then dumped into the crust which makes it all so simple. No need to thicken the filling on the stovetop first or anything. The fact that it’s made with canned pineapple too is a plus, meaning less prep. Of course, you can use fresh fruit if you prefer, but its just as good with canned pineapple and this is my favorite way to make it. I opted for a lattice top crust after a few rounds of recipe testing with no top crust, a streusel crust, and a double crust. You really can’t go wrong with any of those approaches, but in terms of taste and appearance, the lattice crust was a hands-down winner for me and my taste-testers (Paul, our girls, and a few close friends). For more delicious dessert recipes using pineapples, try my Pineapple Poke Cake, another vintage classic like Pineapple Upside Down Cake, or a light and fluffy Tropical Pineapple Sponge Cake.
What You’ll Need
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Pie Crust – You’ll need a bottom and top crust for this double-crust pie recipe. Use my easy homemade crust or get a refrigerated or frozen pie shell from your local grocery store. Granulated Sugar – Thickens and sweetens the filling. Tapioca – Quick-cooking tapioca will thicken the filling nicely and is a better pairing with the pineapple than other popular thickeners like cornstarch or flour, in my opinion. Salt – Enhances the flavors. Pineapple – Use a large can of crushed pineapple with pineapple juice for the best pineapple flavor! Lemon – You’ll need one medium lemon to get the fresh lemon zest and fresh lemon juice that will keep the pineapple flavor bright without being overpowering. Butter – Use salted butter to add a little richness to the filling.
How to Make Delicious Pineapple Pie
Tips for Success
Let the pie cool for a few minutes once it is out of the oven to let the filling cool and set slightly before slicing it. Put a Lattice Pie Crust on top of the pie instead of a plain circle for a fancier finish for special occasions.
Substitutions and Variations
Make your own Graham Cracker Pie Crust or buy a pre-made Graham Cracker crust instead of a normal pastry crust. Use the same amount of cornstarch instead of quick tapioca in a pinch. Add ½ teaspoon spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an added warm flavor. If you can only find canned pineapple rings, get them and cut them into chunks yourself. Johnny Cash’s Mother’s Pineapple Pie: Johnny Cash was known to enjoy a slice of his mother’s pineapple pie, which was baked with a slightly different filling. To try that version, beat together 1 cup crushed pineapple, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup softened butter, 3 Tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 eggs. Pour that into an unbaked bottom crust and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until set around the edges and only slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
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