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Jump to Recipe Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can. Best Pineapple Pie Filling Recipe If you’ve never tried a pineapple pie before, you have to! It is one of those desserts that, once you have tried it, you’ll want to make it over and over again! Of course, this pineapple pie filling has more uses than just pie. You can use it for so many different recipes and toppings! This pineapple pie filling is full of fun and fruity, tropical flavor!

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🥘 Pineapple Pie Filling Ingredients You might already have all of these ingredients on hand, even the canned pineapple! Feel free to use some fresh pineapple if you prefer. Sugar - 1½ cups of sugar.Corn Starch - ⅓ cup of corn starch.Crushed Pineapple - 1 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple (with juice).Pineapple Tidbits - 1 20-ounce can of pineapple tidbits (with juice).Lemon Juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 How To Make Pineapple Pie Filling This pie filling is incredibly easy, just make sure to stir it constantly! You’re going to need a saucepan and a silicone spatula to get started! This recipe will make you enough filling for a pie, as well as to have some leftover! Add ingredients. To begin, add 1½ cups of sugar, ⅓ cup of cornstarch, 2 cans of pineapple (with the juice), and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan.Cook. Cook the pie filling over medium heat, making sure to stir it constantly until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Then, boil it for 1 minute before removing it from the heat.Cool. If using immediately in a pie, allow the filling to cool before pouring it into a pie crust. Otherwise, allow it to cool completely before storing. In addition to an amazing pineapple pie, use this filling inside of cakes or on top of pancakes! Its also super tasty with some ice cream or mixed together in a yogurt parfait! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes If you only have a can of pineapple chunks on hand, you can run it through your food processor to make a perfect crushed pineapple substitute.You can use 2 cans of pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple (instead of 1 of each), but using both adds a great texture to the filling!Using fresh pineapple for this recipe is an amazing upgrade!If you are worried about your filling being too sweet, start with half of the amount of sugar and add more from there.You can also use a half-and-half mixture of brown sugar and white sugar to add a molasses flavor!If you are using this pie filling for a pie, depending on the size and depth of your pan, you may have some filling left over. Serve the extra over a scoop of ice cream when serving your pineapple pie.Don’t melt your pastry by adding hot filling! Do let this pineapple mix cool before filling a pie. 🥡 Storing If you have leftovers or are making it in advance, place the filling into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Once your filling is completely cooled, you can freeze it by pouring it into a large freezer bag and squeezing out any excess air. Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months. ❓ Is Flour Or Cornstarch Better For Pie Filling? Cornstarch is my preferred thickening agent for pie filling. It works faster than flour does and gives the filling a nice and glossy appearance! ❓ Will My Pie Filling Thicken As It Cools? Yes! If you think that your pie filling is too runny when you take it off the heat, don’t worry! Not only did it thicken while it was cooking, but it will thicken further as it cools off (and even more so in the refrigerator). ❓ Can You Freeze Pineapple Pie Filling? Yep! Just make sure that it is cooled completely before you put it into a storage bag (and squeeze out any excess air). Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before using. 🍍 More Fruity Desserts Nectarine CobblerPineapple BarsStrawberry Pineapple Lemonade BarsBlueberry Buckle2 Ingredient Lemon BarsPineapple Sunshine Cake

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Pineapple Pie Filling

Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can.

Author | Angela

Servings: 10 servings Calories: 200kcal Prep 2 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Total Time 7 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1½ cups sugar▢ ⅓ cup corn starch▢ 20 oz crushed pineapple (1 20-ounce can, with juice)▢ 20 oz pineapple tidbits (1 20-ounce can, with juice)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice

InstructionsTo begin, add your sugar, cornstarch, canned pineapple (with the juice), and lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan.1½ cups sugar, ⅓ cup corn starch, 20 oz crushed pineapple, 20 oz pineapple tidbits, 2 tablespoon lemon juiceCook the pie filling over medium heat, making sure to stir it constantly until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Then, boil it for 1 minute before removing it from the heat.If using immediately in a pie, allow the filling to cool slightly before pouring it into a pie crust. Otherwise, allow it to cool completely before storing. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsSilicone Spatula SetSaucepan Notes If you only have a can of pineapple chunks on hand, you can run it through your food processor to make a perfect crushed pineapple substitute. You can use 2 cans of pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple (instead of 1 of each), but using both adds a great texture to the filling! Using fresh pineapple for this recipe is an amazing upgrade! If you are worried about your filling being too sweet, start with half of the amount of sugar and add more from there. You can also use a half-and-half mixture of brown sugar and white sugar to add a molasses flavor! If you are using this pie filling for a pie, depending on the size and depth of your pan, you may have some filling left over. Serve the extra over a scoop of ice cream when serving your pineapple pie. Don’t melt your pastry by adding hot filling! Do let this pineapple mix cool before filling a pie. To store: Place this filling into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze: Once your filling is completely cooled, you can freeze it by pouring it into a large freezer bag and squeezing out any excess air. Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months.

NutritionCalories: 200kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 144mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 46g (51%) | Vitamin A: 57IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! canned pineapple, pie filling recipes, pineapple pie filling Course Dessert, Fruit Desserts, Pie RecipesCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Best Pineapple Pie Filling Recipe

If you’ve never tried a pineapple pie before, you have to! It is one of those desserts that, once you have tried it, you’ll want to make it over and over again!

Of course, this pineapple pie filling has more uses than just pie. You can use it for so many different recipes and toppings!

🥘 Pineapple Pie Filling Ingredients

You might already have all of these ingredients on hand, even the canned pineapple! Feel free to use some fresh pineapple if you prefer.

Sugar - 1½ cups of sugar.Corn Starch - ⅓ cup of corn starch.Crushed Pineapple - 1 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple (with juice).Pineapple Tidbits - 1 20-ounce can of pineapple tidbits (with juice).Lemon Juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Make Pineapple Pie Filling

This pie filling is incredibly easy, just make sure to stir it constantly! You’re going to need a saucepan and a silicone spatula to get started!

This recipe will make you enough filling for a pie, as well as to have some leftover!

Add ingredients. To begin, add 1½ cups of sugar, ⅓ cup of cornstarch, 2 cans of pineapple (with the juice), and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan.Cook. Cook the pie filling over medium heat, making sure to stir it constantly until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Then, boil it for 1 minute before removing it from the heat.Cool. If using immediately in a pie, allow the filling to cool before pouring it into a pie crust. Otherwise, allow it to cool completely before storing.

In addition to an amazing pineapple pie, use this filling inside of cakes or on top of pancakes! Its also super tasty with some ice cream or mixed together in a yogurt parfait! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

If you only have a can of pineapple chunks on hand, you can run it through your food processor to make a perfect crushed pineapple substitute.You can use 2 cans of pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple (instead of 1 of each), but using both adds a great texture to the filling!Using fresh pineapple for this recipe is an amazing upgrade!If you are worried about your filling being too sweet, start with half of the amount of sugar and add more from there.You can also use a half-and-half mixture of brown sugar and white sugar to add a molasses flavor!If you are using this pie filling for a pie, depending on the size and depth of your pan, you may have some filling left over. Serve the extra over a scoop of ice cream when serving your pineapple pie.Don’t melt your pastry by adding hot filling! Do let this pineapple mix cool before filling a pie.

🥡 Storing

If you have leftovers or are making it in advance, place the filling into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Once your filling is completely cooled, you can freeze it by pouring it into a large freezer bag and squeezing out any excess air. Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months.

❓ Is Flour Or Cornstarch Better For Pie Filling?

Cornstarch is my preferred thickening agent for pie filling. It works faster than flour does and gives the filling a nice and glossy appearance!

❓ Will My Pie Filling Thicken As It Cools?

Yes! If you think that your pie filling is too runny when you take it off the heat, don’t worry! Not only did it thicken while it was cooking, but it will thicken further as it cools off (and even more so in the refrigerator).

❓ Can You Freeze Pineapple Pie Filling?

Yep! Just make sure that it is cooled completely before you put it into a storage bag (and squeeze out any excess air). Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before using.

🍍 More Fruity Desserts

Nectarine CobblerPineapple BarsStrawberry Pineapple Lemonade BarsBlueberry Buckle2 Ingredient Lemon BarsPineapple Sunshine Cake

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Pineapple Pie Filling

Author | Angela

Servings: 10 servings Calories: 200kcal Prep 2 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Total Time 7 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It!

5 from 10 reviews

Pineapple Pie Filling

Author | Angela

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 200kcal

Prep 2 minutes

Cooking 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1½ cups sugar▢ ⅓ cup corn starch▢ 20 oz crushed pineapple (1 20-ounce can, with juice)▢ 20 oz pineapple tidbits (1 20-ounce can, with juice)▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsSilicone Spatula SetSaucepan

Notes If you only have a can of pineapple chunks on hand, you can run it through your food processor to make a perfect crushed pineapple substitute. You can use 2 cans of pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple (instead of 1 of each), but using both adds a great texture to the filling! Using fresh pineapple for this recipe is an amazing upgrade! If you are worried about your filling being too sweet, start with half of the amount of sugar and add more from there. You can also use a half-and-half mixture of brown sugar and white sugar to add a molasses flavor! If you are using this pie filling for a pie, depending on the size and depth of your pan, you may have some filling left over. Serve the extra over a scoop of ice cream when serving your pineapple pie. Don’t melt your pastry by adding hot filling! Do let this pineapple mix cool before filling a pie. To store: Place this filling into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze: Once your filling is completely cooled, you can freeze it by pouring it into a large freezer bag and squeezing out any excess air. Lay it flat in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Best Pineapple Pie Filling Recipe

🥘 Pineapple Pie Filling Ingredients

🔪 How To Make Pineapple Pie Filling

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

🥡 Storing

❓ Is Flour Or Cornstarch Better For Pie Filling?

❓ Will My Pie Filling Thicken As It Cools?

❓ Can You Freeze Pineapple Pie Filling?

🍍 More Fruity Desserts

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Pineapple Pie Filling

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