Old-Fashioned Pineapple Pie

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Old-Fashioned Pineapple Pie 🥧

Yay or Nay?

If you grew up with homemade pies cooling on the windowsill, this one will take you straight back to grandma’s kitchen. Sweet, tangy pineapple nestled in a flaky buttery crust—simple, comforting, and timeless. It’s the kind of pie that makes the house smell like love, summer, and Sunday mornings.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water

For the pineapple filling:

  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional topping:

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions & Methods

Step 1: Make the crust

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough just comes together.
  4. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30–60 minutes.

Method note: This is a classic cold-butter method—keeps your crust flaky and tender.

Step 2: Prepare the pineapple filling

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Stir in reserved pineapple juice (about ½ cup) and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in drained crushed pineapple and vanilla. Let cool slightly.

Method note: Thickening with cornstarch gives that nostalgic, gel-like texture old-fashioned pies are known for.

Step 3: Assemble the pie

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out one disc of dough to line a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. Pour pineapple filling into the crust. Dot with butter.
  4. Roll out the second disc and place on top. Crimp edges to seal and cut slits for steam.
  5. Optional: brush top with a little milk and sprinkle sugar for a golden, sweet finish.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
  2. Cool completely before slicing to let the filling set.

A Little History

Pineapple pie hails from classic American kitchens of the 1940s and ’50s. Pineapple was exotic yet widely available in cans, making it a special treat. The pie’s sweet-tart flavor and gel-like filling became a staple at potlucks, Sunday dinners, and holiday tables. It’s nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Formation & Tips

  • Use chilled butter for a flakier crust.
  • Let the pie cool fully; warm pineapple filling is delicious, but slices hold better when cooled.
  • For extra flair, lattice the top crust or add a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

Conclusion & Lovers

Old-Fashioned Pineapple Pie isn’t just dessert—it’s a hug on a plate. It’s for the pie lovers, the nostalgia seekers, the ones who live for a flaky crust and that sweet, tangy pineapple goodness. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and watch hearts melt.

For the lovers of this pie:

  • Best enjoyed with family around the table.
  • Pairs perfectly with hot coffee or a chilled glass of milk.
  • Every bite brings back childhood memories and kitchen laughter.

🍍🥧 So, is it a Yay or Nay? If you love simple, classic desserts that taste like home, this is an undeniable YAY.

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