Servings: 8

1 large fresh pineapple cleaned and pulsed in a food processor leaving chunks and pulp. It should look crushed when down. 1 large fresh pineapple cleaned and pulsed in a food processor leaving chunks and pulp. It should look crushed when down.
3 tablespoons cornstarch more if the mixture doesn't thicken like pudding 3 tablespoons cornstarch more if the mixture doesn't thicken like pudding
3/4 cup sugar or more to taste if the pineapple is tart ¾ cup sugar or more to taste if the pineapple is tart

Filling: subheading: Filling:
In a medium saucepan place the pineapple and sugar in the pan stirring until it comes to a boil.
In a small cup add the cornstarch and add water to make a thick but flowing paste.
Stir into the boiling pineapple and cook until thickens. You may need more if the pineapple is huge.
The pineapple should coat the spoon when done. Let cool.
Making Pineapple Pie: subheading: Making Pineapple Pie:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Make the crust, roll out top and bottoms on a floured board,
Coat a deep, at least 2 inches, round or square pie plate with cooking spray.
Place the first crust down on the bottom and pour in the filling.
Top with second crust. Press all edges to seals. Brush with milk, dot with butter evenly, and sprinkle with sugar. Sometimes I like to sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar as an alternative.
Bake at 400 degrees preheated oven until golden brown around 40 minutes.
Cool completely if you can wait to eat this. It smells amazing baking! The filling is hot inside.

Cook the filling until thickens  Cook the filling until thickens
Spray the pie plate with cooking spray so it doesn't stick  Spray the pie plate with cooking spray so it doesn't stick
Always use fresh pineapple for best results  Always use fresh pineapple for best results
For a change sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar before baking  For a change sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar before baking
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature  Store leftovers in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature
In a pinch use frozen pie crust store-bought  In a pinch use frozen pie crust store-bought
In a pinch use canned 4 cups crushed pineapple if you can't find fresh  In a pinch use canned 4 cups crushed pineapple if you can't find fresh