Pineapple Apple Pie

Sometimes the most unexpected food pairings are the most delicious, and pineapple and apple is one of those combinations. Being pleasantly surprised can give a simple taste a wow factor. Our recipe for pineapple apple pie capitalizes on that feeling and adds a pinch of warming spices to accentuate the fruit flavors. Plus, instead of a pie crust top, we add a streusel topping with oats, butter and brown sugar. You’ll know this is a hit if you love how brown sugar and pineapple play together in pineapple upside-down cake. Thanks to a couple shortcut ingredients—refrigerated pie pastry and canned pineapple—this pie recipe is a piece of cake.

Ingredients for Pineapple Apple Pie

• Pie crust: For a single crust, pick up your favorite store-bought pie crust or use homemade pie crust.
• Crushed pineapple: When you open the can of crushed pineapple, don’t drain the juice—it’s part of the filling for this sweet and fruity pie.
• Apples: Tart apples are generally some of the best apples for apple pie. Varieties like Granny Smith, Braeburn and Cortland balance the overall sweetness of the filling. You can peel and slice the apples, or peel and chop the apples so that the shapes and sizes of the apples are easier to scoop with your spoon or fork alongside the crushed pineapple.
• Sugar: A small amount of granulated sugar is all that’s needed to sweeten the fruit filling.
• Oats: Make the streusel topping for this pie with quick-cooking oats. Instant oats will also work here.
• Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will both work for the topping. It caramelizes during baking to make crunchy crumbles.
• Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the pie filling and also binds together the oat crumble topping.
• Spices: A little cinnamon and nutmeg add warm, spiced flavor to the apple and pineapple pie. A pinch of salt makes the whole pie even tastier.
• Butter: Butter is the final ingredient in the crumble topping. You can use salted or unsalted butter, but either way, melt it before mixing it in.

Directions

Step 1: Assemble the pie filling

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the pie dough and press it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the excess crust from the edge and flute the crust all the way around.

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Combine the crushed pineapple and apples in a large bowl. Stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a separate dish.

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Stir the mixture into the apples and pineapple.

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Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Editor’s Tip: This old-fashioned pie is especially pretty when baked in a vintage-style pie plate.

Step 2: Add the topping

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Stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the fruit filling.

Step 3: Bake the pie

Bake the pie for 40 to 45 minutes until the oat topping is browned. Cover the pie crust edges with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to keep it from over-browning, if necessary. Move the pie to a wire rack and let it cool completely. If desired, serve slices of pineapple apple pie with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Editor’s Tip: Slide a baking sheet on the oven rack below the pie to protect your oven floor from errant drips or bubble-overs as the pie bakes.

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Pineapple Apple Pie Variations

• Create a coconut topping: Stir 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut into the oat crumble mixture that tops the pie.
• Use fresh pineapple: For a fresher flavor in the pie, blend fresh pineapple chunks in a food processor. Use 2-1/2 cups of this crushed pineapple in the pie.
• Add dried fruit: Stir 2/3 cup raisins or chopped dried mango into the apple and pineapple pie filling.

How to Store Pineapple Apple Pie

Let the pie cool completely, then cover it tightly with food wrap or place it in a sealed pie container. Because the pie is made with fruit, it should be kept in the refrigerator.

How long does pineapple apple pie last?

When apple and pineapple pie is kept covered and stored in the fridge, the pie will last for up to five days.

How do you warm a pineapple apple pie?

While it can be enjoyed cold, this pineapple apple pie is especially delicious when it’s warm. The whole pie can be covered with foil and warmed through in a 350° oven. Slices of the pie can be reheated in short bursts in the microwave.

Can you freeze pineapple apple pie?

Yes, it is possible to store pineapple apple pie in the freezer. There are two ways to freeze whole pies: The first is to assemble the entire pie, wrap it well and then freeze it unbaked. When you’re ready to bake it, unwrap it and place the frozen pie directly in the oven—don’t thaw it, as that will make the crust soggy.

The other way is to bake and cool the pie, then wrap and freeze it. A baked frozen pie should be thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Either way, the pie can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.

Pineapple Apple Pie Tips

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What’s the best way to peel apples?

There are three easy ways to peel apples. You can remove the peels with a common paring knife. A vegetable peeler also does a nice job of removing the peel while also keeping more of the flesh intact. The third way is with an apple peeler tool that rotates the apple over a blade to slice away the peel. This tool is a great investment if you prepare a lot of apple recipes like apple fritters, apple spice cake and apple pie cupcakes.

What else can you serve with pineapple apple pie?

If there were ever a pie that should be served a la mode, it’s a pineapple apple pie! We love slices with a big scoop of classic vanilla ice cream. Other ice cream flavors that pair well are caramel swirl, butter pecan and rum raisin. Another way to enjoy this pie is with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream. Add more sweetness and flavor by drizzling slices with caramel sauce or strawberry syrup.