Recipe for the day ~ Pineapple Sour Cream Pie

Pineapple Sour Cream Pie

(Courtesy of All Recipes)

Ingredients:

3 eggs

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tspn salt

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 cup sour cream

1 Tbspn lemon juice

1/2 tspn vanilla extract

1/4 tspn cream of tartar

1/3 cup white sugar

1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350

Separate the eggs (yolks and whites) - beat yolks, keep whites aside

In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup white sugar, flour, salt, crushed pineapple, sour cream and lemon juice

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and bubbly

Gradually pour the beaten eggs yolks into the pineapple mixture, whisking constantly for about 2 to 3 minutes

Remove from heat and let cool

Meanwhile, beat egg whites, vanilla and  cream of tartar until soft peaks form

Gradually stir in the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat egg whites until stiff and glossy

Spoon cooled filling into the pie crust and top with the meringue

Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden

Let pie cool before serving