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Old Fashioned Pineapple Icing

A sweet citrus flavor with the texture of crushed pineapple that's got a bit more structure from being cooked, this Old Fashioned Pineapple Icing recipe is enjoyable.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Old Fashioned Pineapple Icing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 87kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained

Instructions

  • Drain pineapple well and set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan over low heat melt butter and stir in flour.
    1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Add sugar and eggs and whisk until smooth. This may take a couple minutes.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs
  • Switch to a spoon or firm spatula and stir in pineapple. Stir and allow the entire mixture to warm up.
    20 ounce can crushed pineapple
  • Continue to cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir often until the icing thickens. Do not boil.
  • Remove from the heat and pour into a dish with a spout to cool for about 30 minutes before pouring over a cake. Can be used immediately as pie filling.

Notes

Makes 2 cups of icing.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg