Name: Pineapple meringue and macadamia pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 440g can crushed pineapple; 1 cup desiccated coconut; 4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten, plus extra 4 egg whites; 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted; 1/2 cup caster sugar, plus extra 1 cup; 1/2 cup Australian macadamias, roasted, chopped; 125g unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup milk; 1 lime, finely grated zest, 2 Tbsp juice; 2 tsp vanilla extract

Pineapple meringue and macadamia pie

One slice won't be enough.

Serves 8

Prep

20M

Cook

35M

Total

55M

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Combine pineapple, coconut and creamy Australian Macadamias for a deliciously simple yet impressive-looking pie.

Ingredients

440g can crushed pineapple

1 cup desiccated coconut

4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten, plus extra 4 egg whites

1/2 cup plain flour, sifted

1/2 cup caster sugar, plus extra 1 cup

1/2 cup Australian macadamias, roasted, chopped

125g unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup milk

1 lime, finely grated zest, 2 Tbsp juice

2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional). Lightly grease a 23cm round pie dish.

In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to mix pineapple, coconut, eggs, flour, sugar, macadamias, butter, milk, lime juice and zest and vanilla. Pour into pie dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until just set. Lightly rough up surface with fork. Allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, preheat oven grill on high.

In a large bowl, use electric mixer to beat extra egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add extra sugar, beat until stiff and glossy.

Dollop meringue over pie. Grill for 3-5 minutes until just golden.

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Sarah Murphy

Sarah began her career in the Australian food media industry 14 years ago. She is now the Food Editor for Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s Day and Take 5 and loves creating clever and achievable recipes for readers (that will still impress too!)

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