Pineapple Chiffon Pie

prep time:: 30 min .
total time:: 30 min

Makes 8-10 slices

My grandma used to make this pie for every Thanksgiving and I was the only one who ate it over the Pecan or Pumpkin Pie. Fluffy pineapple chiffon topped with sweet whipped cream!

ingredients

1 graham cracker crust
1 envelope of plain gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
4 eggs
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1 can of crushed pineapple
whipped cream
maraschino cherries

directions

1
Soak the gelatin in the cold water.
2
Separate the egg yolks and whites.
3
Add 1/2 c. sugar and 1/2 c. pineapple juice to beaten egg yolks and cook in a double boiler until thick.
4
Add gelatin.
5
Add lemon zest and crushed pineapple. Cool.
6
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add 1/2 c. sugar gradually.
7
Fold cooked custard into egg whites and pour into crust. Cool in the fridge.
8
Top entire pie with whipped cream and dot with halved maraschino cherries.