Pineapple Meringue Pie

Pineapple Meringue Pie

This simple pineapple meringue pie is a tropical twist on a classic! It combines sweet, tangy pineapple filling with a light, fluffy meringue topping!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
329 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in pineapple and juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Place egg yolks in a bowl and gradually stir in 1 cup pineapple mixture. Add to mixture in the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and keep warm.
Step 4
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Step 5
Pour hot filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 (9 inch) baked pastry shell
  • 3 eggs, separated, divided
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar

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