Grandma Inez’s Easy Pineapple Pie

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter (4 T.)
• 2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
• 1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 pre-baked pie crust shell
• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   To prepare the pie: Cream sugar, butter, and...: To prepare the pie: Cream sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan with a hand-held electric mixer.

2. 2

   Blend in cornstarch and vanilla. Add water and...: Blend in cornstarch and vanilla. Add water and crushed pineapple with its juice; blend once more.

3. 3

   Transfer saucepan to the stove and cook over...: Transfer saucepan to the stove and cook over med heat, stirring constantly until thick. This should take about 5-10 min. Pour into 9’ baked pie crust.

4. 4

   To prepare the meringue: Whip egg whites until...: To prepare the meringue: Whip egg whites until they begin to get foamy.

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients and continue to whip until...: Add remaining ingredients and continue to whip until the meringue has reached soft peak stage and is smooth and glossy.

6. 6

   Place meringue over cooled pie. Brown in the...: Place meringue over cooled pie. Brown in the oven at 400 degrees F for just a few min. Store covered in the fridge.