Pineapple Filling

Yield: enough to fill a triple-layer, 8" or 9" round layer cake

Ingredients

• ½ c. sugar, granulated
• 3 T cornstarch
• 8oz can, crushed pineapple
• ½ t. salt
• 1 T butter
• ½ t. lemon juice (lime juice is ok, too)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
3. Add pineapple to pan.
4. Add water (or additional pineapple juice) to juice to measure 3/4 cup
5. Pour into pan, continue whisking.
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat; continue whisking for 2 mins (less for a thinner consistency).
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Add butter and lemon juice.
9. Cool completely.