by Bill Whitney

Created on: May 18, 2008   Last Updated: September 28, 2011

Lemon Meringue Pie has always been one of my favorite pies and I have always liked pineapple so when I found this recipe in some of Mom's old recipes, I just had to try it. It is every bit as good as it sounds. It is very simple to make and if gives the traditional lemon meringue a little different taste. This particular recipe includes a recipe for the crust but you can use a bought pie crust if you prefer.

PINEAPPLE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

CRUST

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/8 cup shortening, Crisco or Lard
3 tbsp cold water.

FILLING

1 cup sugar
5 tbsp cornstarch
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple
3 egg yolks
3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp lemon peel, grated
2 tbsp lemon juice

MERINGUE

3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

CRUST

Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening and add water until well blended. Roll out pastry and line an 8" pie plate. Flute the edges and prick the bottom and the sides with a fork. Microwave 6 - 6 1/2 minutes on medium high until brown spots start to appear. Cool

FILLING

Combine sugar and cornstarch in 4 cup measuring cup. Drain the pineapple and set aside. Add water to the juice to make 1 1/2 cups. Add the liquid to the sugar mixture stirring until smooth. Microwave uncovered 4-5 minutes until mixture boils, stirring occasionally. Best egg yolks slightly. Stir part of the hot mixture into the egg yolks then add egg mixture to the 4 cup measure mixing well. Microwave uncovered for 1 minute. stir in butter, lemon peel, lemon juice, and pineapple. Pour into crust. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

MERINGUE

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add sugar gradually beating until soft peaks form. Spoon meringue onto filling spreading to the edges to seal. Bake 7-9 minutes until meringue is lightly browned. Cool before serving.

This is a pretty easy recipe to make and a good piece of light pie is always a good ending to a great meal. I enjoy a good piece of pie and a cup of good coffee.

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