Sela's Pineapple Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9-10
• 3 cups crushed fresh pineapple (canned will do)
• 3 tablespoons custard powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 -5 egg yolks
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 4 -5 egg whites

Recipe

• heat the pineapple in a saucepan.
• mix in the custard, 1 cup of sugar and the salt.
• cook until thick stirring constantly.
• remove from heat.
• add the butter and mix in.
• cool.
• base: cream the butter and suagar together and add egg yolks.
• add sifted dry ingredients.
• stir well.
• roll out pastry and place into a large 13"x9" pan.
• bake 20-25 minutes or until brown in a 350 deg f oven.
• remove from oven and pour the pineapple mixture on top.
• beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy, add cream of tartar and sugar.
• beat until stiff.
• add to top of pineapple pie and bake until lightly browned in a 375 deg f oven.