Ingredients
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1 cup plus 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
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3 large eggs, separated, divided
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 (9 inch) baked pastry shell
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in pineapple and juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Place egg yolks in a bowl and gradually stir in 1 cup pineapple mixture. Add to 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.
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time on high speed until stiff peaks form.
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Pour hot filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting.
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.
