Grandma's Fruit Pie
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Recipe for a wonderful pineapple pie. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take a medium saucepan. Add sugar.
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Step 2
Then add 2 tbsp. of butter.
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Step 3
Separate the yolks and whites. We'll need the yolks right now, and set the whites aside.
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Step 4
Add the egg yolks to the saucepan.
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Step 5
Mix everything thoroughly with a hand mixer.
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Step 6
Add starch and vanilla.
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Step 7
Mix everything again with a mixer.
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Step 8
Add water and chopped canned pineapples (together with the juice).
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Step 9
And again, mix everything well.
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Step 10
Then, place the pot over medium heat. Without bringing to a boil, stir until thickened.
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Step 11
The mixture will thicken very quickly. So don't get distracted. Keep stirring.
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Step 12
Bring the mixture to a purée consistency.
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Step 13
Now transfer the pineapple puree into your pie base.
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Step 14
Spread the mixture evenly. If you wish to delay the baking process for later (for example, until just before your guests arrive), cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
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Step 15
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Start preparing the meringue. Put the egg whites into a medium bowl.
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Step 16
When the egg whites start to foam, add the remaining ingredients and continue beating.
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Step 17
Beat until reaching approximately this consistency.
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Step 18
Transfer the meringue onto the pie.
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Step 19
Evenly spread and lightly decorate, creating something like gentle waves with peaks. Then, place the pie in the oven for 5-8 minutes. Keep a constant eye on it to prevent burning.
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Step 20
The design turned out very original. Enjoy your meal.