Pineapple Chess Pie

I have no idea if this pie should be put in the icebox since I have never had any leftovers!!!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• ⅓ cup milk, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the white sugar, cornmeal, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and the undrained crushed pineapple mixed with enough milk to make 3/4 cup. Do not over beat. Pour filling into one 9-inch unbaked pie shell.

Step 3

Bake pie at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until set and golden. This should take about 40 minutes. Serve pie at room temperature.