Fresh Pineapple And Macadamia Nut Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large fresh pineapple
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Macadamia Nut Crust or baked pie shell

Preparation

Twist crown from pineapple and cut the pineapple into quarters. Remove fruit from shells. Core and cut pineapple into bite size chunks.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Stir in water and food coloring. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is clear and thickened. Remove from heat.
Add pineapple.
Cool.
Spoon fruit into baked pie shell or Macadamia Nut Crust.
Pour sauce evenly over fruit. Cover and chill overnight.
Serves 6 to 8.