Pineapple Meringue Pie

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Pineapple meringue pie was my mother's favorite, and my grandmother made it every time we visited. This tropical recipe variation on a standard combines a sweet, tangy pineapple filling with a light, fluffy meringue topping.

Submitted by Albert Butchino
Updated on March 25, 2025
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • â…› teaspoon salt

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

  • 3 large eggs, separated, divided

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 (9 inch) baked pastry shell

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan; stir in pineapple and juice until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Place egg yolks in a bowl; gradually stir in 1 cup pineapple mixture. Stir yolk mixture into pineapple mixture in the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and keep warm.

  4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; beat in 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high speed until meringue forms stiff peaks.

  5. Pour hot filling into pastry shell; spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate before cutting, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
10g Fat
58g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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