old fashioned whiskey pineapple pie

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
Cape Coral, FL

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.

(4 ratings)
yield 1 pie
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For old fashioned whiskey pineapple pie

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

How To Make old fashioned whiskey pineapple pie

  • 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.
  • 2
    Add molasses and vanilla. Mix well.
  • 3
    Whisk your cornstarch into your cream, then add both to the pan.
  • 4
    Add the rest of the filling ingredients, save the yolks. Stir well and allow to bubble.
  • 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.
  • 6
    Puree filling with a immersion blender.
  • 7
    Remove from heat, then pour in a mixing bowl. Place in refrigerator.
  • 8
    Make pie crust and press into greased pie dish. Set aside.
  • 9
    To make meringue, take chilled whites and beat on low for 3 minutes, gradually raising the speed.
  • 10
    Then add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla. Keep beating.
  • 11
    When glossy, add a teaspoon of sugar at a time. When all is in, beat until you have soft to strong peaks.
  • 12
    To assemble pie, pour chilled filling into crust, then add meringue, optionally making peaks.
  • 13
    Place in a 400F preheat oven for 5 minutes. Then drop heat to 325F for 25 minutes.
  • 14
    Refrigerate overnight.

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