Pineapple Pie V

Flour, egg yolks and sugar combined with crushed pineapple make for a deliciously thickened pie filling. It is infused with the flavor of lemon from the lemon juice and lemon zest.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, flour, salt and egg yolks.

Step 2

Bring water and pineapple to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in sugar mixture and mix well. Cook over medium heat until thickened; stir constantly.

Step 3

Stir in butter, lemon juice and lemon zest to saucepan. Then spoon entire mixture into pie shell. Cover and refrigerate pie until ready to be served.