old fashioned whiskey pineapple pie

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Nov 11, 2012

This recipe is for all the pineapple lovers out there. I highly recommend using fresh pineapple, but you can substitute canned or frozen. Serve with your favorite tea or coffee.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 1 pie

Ingredients

  • PINEAPPLE FILLING
  • 1 - fresh pineapple, cored and diced
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • PIE CRUST
  • - your favorite from scratch pie crust
  • VANILLA MERINGUE
  • 3 - egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons vanilla sugar

How To Make old fashioned whiskey pineapple pie

  • Step 1
    To make filling, place fresh pineapple, butter, dark brown sugar, and whiskey in a saucepan. Cook on high for about 3 minutes, then lower heat to low medium.
  • Step 2
    Add molasses and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Step 3
    Whisk your cornstarch into your cream, then add both to the pan.
  • Step 4
    Add the rest of the filling ingredients, save the yolks. Stir well and allow to bubble.
  • Step 5
    Beat your egg yolk. Then a few drops of the pan mixture to the yolks. Beat. Then a little more, until the yolks are heated but not cooking as to temper the yolks. When this is accomplished, slowly add eggs to pan while whisking.
  • Step 6
    Puree filling with a immersion blender.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat, then pour in a mixing bowl. Place in refrigerator.
  • Step 8
    Make pie crust and press into greased pie dish. Set aside.
  • Step 9
    To make meringue, take chilled whites and beat on low for 3 minutes, gradually raising the speed.
  • Step 10
    Then add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla. Keep beating.
  • Step 11
    When glossy, add a teaspoon of sugar at a time. When all is in, beat until you have soft to strong peaks.
  • Step 12
    To assemble pie, pour chilled filling into crust, then add meringue, optionally making peaks.
  • Step 13
    Place in a 400F preheat oven for 5 minutes. Then drop heat to 325F for 25 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Refrigerate overnight.

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