Aunties Gluten-Free Pineapple Creme Pie

I have won high praise from this "Aunties Gluten-Free Pineapple Creme Pie" from seasoned pie bakers!  It has the rich delicious creamy pineapple flavor that is sure become one of your favorite pies.  ~ Amber S.  

Ingredients

1 cup Powdered Sugar

¼ cup Cornstarch

1 ½ cup cold water

3 egg yolks

1 Tablespoon butter

1 small can crushed pineapple

½ teaspoon pineapple, rum, or vanilla extract

1 pre-baked Gluten-Free Double Pie Crust 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350̊, and bake pie crust until golden.

Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch with cold water in a medium sized heavy sauce-pot.

Stir in egg yolks.

Bring to boil over medium heat until thickened to the consistency of very thick pudding.

Remove from heat and stir in drained crushed pineapple.

Pour into baked pie shell and let cool before adding topping if using

Auntie's Mock Meringue Topping