Put 1 cup of sugar into a bowl large enough to mix your pastry with the butter. Hi hamogeekgirl, got a couple of questions for you. This is a quick recipe for creamy, refreshing and so delicious summer pie. Hubby and I enjoyed the pie with a nice cuppa PG tips tea, and reminiscing about the good ol days and family gatherings. Crisp but not flaky, firm but not too crunchy, with a subtle, buttery sweetness of its own, it was just the right texture to support the smoothness of its filling. Now this is going to make enough crust for at least 2 large pans. After a while I was thinking it might just be me who’s not into the jelly pineapple filling.. Put flour and 1 cup sugar in a bowl. Got it? That the crust didn’t quite stay up? Hi Chev.. I’m going to have to make this pie again very soon so I can figure out what’s happening with everybody’s pie crust not coming out like mine lol.. I will have to try this one, it’s almost the same as a Pineapple slice we used to get at Samoa College, when I went there in the 70’s, I so miss the Samoan Food from those days. How much crushed pineapple do you add? First, at what temperature do you bake the crust and for how long? Dilute the cornstarch with the pineapple juice and add this to the pineapple mixture. Most of the time the food is yuck, a consequence of either cheap catering for lots of people or all the good stuff got swiped before the take-a-plate-home-ers got to the table. Can I use the same recipe for the custard cup pies? I taught myself how to make it because the ex’s family wouldn’t tell me all the details on how to lol. , Thanks Srikandi. I start with half a cup of custard powder, a quarter cup of sugar, and maybe 2 cups of milk in a saucepan. Auntie Sarah’s mother ran a small store in those days and my mom remembers this hard-working lady making pineapple custard pie almost every day to sell there. Usually the food is great … okay, I lie. Thanks so much for this! But now seeing your recipe I think I can follow hers with yours. Get One Samoana updates sent to your inbox: Grease a tin (I also sprinkle a little flour over the grease, I don’t know why). PLEASE !!Reply. (Diagonal to the image of the pineapple cans). you just need to trust yourself. Add flour and mix. Throw like a cup and a half of double or whipping cream into a bowl with a quarter cup of sugar and beat till thick (firm peaks is good). Hi hamogeekgirl! Mar 12, 2016 - A traditional Samoan desert. 52 %. As soon as it boils, turn the heat down and let it simmer while you continue to stir. What size people are you talking about? Put custard as usual, not too thick, not too watery. I’ve recently learned how easy it is to make – it only needs a few ingredients – so I understand why it’s a favourite of pot-luck affairs. (Serves me right for waiting for the take-home plates instead of actually attending the functions)…. Jan 14, 2020 - Paifala (samoan Pineapple Half-moon Pies) With Crushed Pineapple, Granulated Sugar, Milk, Cornstarch, Juice, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Coconut Milk It should start to thicken now, and here’s where I get to tweaking: add more milk if it looks like it’s getting too thick, add more custard powder if it’s not thick enough, chuck in half a cup of cream, stir stir stir, watch watch watch, taste to see if it’s sweet enough, or if it needs more cream, stir some more. Perfect for those cold mornings/nights, try your hand at this easy recipe so you can impress everyone at the next church/office/school bake off! I’m going to make this, this weekend. . thanks for the additional insights. Pies come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and fillings, from sweet to savory. While I currently live in NZ, I grew up in Hawaii so I’m familiar with US products. Hi, I am so excited, my mother-in-law was from American Samoan from the Fa a muli family and gave me her recipe. I haven’t tried the recipe yet and I will but I just have one question pls. I checked the ingredient list online and it’s the exact same stuff as Bird’s Custard Powder. Directions. Hi Lauren. Use a little of the water if necessary to bind the mixture. Add 1 or 2 cans of crushed pineapple after custard is boiled. Is it the Bird’s brand Hi Sesa.. thank you I’m not sure why they use water. Put all of the dough ingredients into a bowl and blend until a dough forms. Divide the dough into five parts, then roll each part into an 8-inch circle. More importantly, though, I really love it! My crust sank to the bottom, what did I do wrong? I think I used two cans, but I don’t remember what size cans those were. The moment of truth looks something like this: (Notice the little black vanilla seeds from the extract I used?). lol.. You add as much crushed pineapple as you want .. Your recipe is so similar to mine. Several of us have asked questions but no responses. This recipe is from week six of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country on Earth, and American Samoa is my sixth stop. Apparently it doesn’t keep its rising ability for very long. Perhaps, you’ve already read the older posts, but you might be able to find additional answers or insight from them. Thanks. This looks like a great dessert to make. Your recipe looks great. I know that the custard filling in the pineapple half moon pies uses water, so I’m thinking some of our elders figured they’d use that same filling mixture for the flat custard pies, just less water so that the filling could set more solid I guess? Roll out like pastry to twice the size of the tin. Be careful not to boil or the milk will curdle. With its usually flavourless meringue or cream topping, this pie was destined for a top spot on my list of Samoan delicacies that I just don’t get. If you like, twist little swirly shapes into the meringue with a spatula, then pop the whole pie into a warm (something like 90 degrees C in NZ, or 200 degrees F in the USA) oven until the meringue just starts to brown. How many cans of pineapple and what size? Required fields are marked *. Lol…. No matter how precise a recipe might be on paper, so many things could go wrong if the cook ain’t using her eyes and common sense, right? Stir until the mixture thickens, then remove from the heat and let cool. It was a hit! Remove from the heat and cool. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50134/samoa-pie-recipe Your mixture should look kind of like that … Next time I make a pie I’ll measure the pineapple I used (maybe), but for now…. Lightly wet the edges of the piecrust with water, and then fold one half of the pie over the other. I found the base to be perfect and the custard to be great. Love this recipe! Top each slice with whipped cream if you like. Spread generously on top of the cooled filling and then stand back and marvel at your wonderful creation. Check out the full recipe at SamoaFood.com Hi Cathy… I do apologize for the delay in getting back to you (I also saw your message on Facebook). If our Samoan style pineapple pie can taste this nice, why had I never experienced this before? If our final creation is not exactly like Auntie Sarah’s, it’s pretty darn close. .just stalking people's kitchens and *borrowing* secret recipes from family cooks. 29. And then it’s time to taste. About to make my 3rd pie this week. Paifala (pai fala) sweet samoan hand pies filled with a pineapple custard the filling is simmered read moon half pie recipe food pin on grub dessert polynesian ready for tropical treat? Hi Cathy, Bird’s is another brand. Add the eggs one at a time and mix it in. In the meantime, please let me know what you think of our version of this pie, and maybe share a few tips of your own in a comment below. My husband will be thrilled if I can nail this recipe! I had to see what all the fuss was about – and quickly before it was all gone! The crust is typically made with flour, butter, coconut milk, and baking powder, resulting in a fragrant, buttery, and smooth shortcrust pastry. In NZ, apparently that’s the same as whipping cream. But at the same time I was confused. Whisk really well together then turn the stove on and bring to boil, stirring the whole time. I like to let that happen under a food umbrella on the dining table before chilling in the fridge for another little while. So the instructions here get kind of vague. I’m sure it will be just as nice as a slice but would be good to know for next time…..thanks Luana. Usually the food is great ... okay, I lie. I’m prepping to try your recipe. All it says on the recipe card is: Use full cream or mix cream and milk, no water. Here, for cream we have Half and Half (Half Cream, Half Milk) or Whipping Cream (high fat). Would love to hear how your pie making goes. does this work for half moon pies?? So now I like to chill the dough for a little while so it’s easier to work with, then I make sure the sides are covered right up to (and even a little bit over) the rim of the pan. Now mix the cornstarch with the reserved pineapple juice until it is smooth, and add to the pineapple. The first thing I loved about this recipe is that the crust was not soft and bread-y like other pies I’d had. I do have a question as to why some people use water to mix their custard filling instead of milk?? Do you drain the pineapple before adding it? Jan 16, 2014 - The Long Story (Skip to the recipe) If your family is like mine, someone's bringing food home at least once a fortnight from a church, family or other social function. The filling for half moon pies is similar, but includes water,so it’s more gelatinous than creamy. lol. We just made it tonight and man was it delicious….I think I may have to give some away as I know if it stays in my fridge I’ll be eating the whole lot of it in a few days lol. Hello from the US. So this recipe is somewhat ‘flexible’? Hi Loli… I’m not sure what happened there. Ola, Malo e lelei the sounds very Yumm but I do have a question what is the half moon pie rescipe pls. Use an electric beater to froth up the egg whites a little bit (5 seconds on high). If this is how you want to roll, after you fill the pie let it cool completely while you prepare the cream. Looks great! Apparently, it’s a recipe that she and her siblings inherited from their own mother. Learn how your comment data is processed. Auntie Sarah made her pies with cream, so this meringue is my own go-to recipe. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Is this still a live blog???? Prick a couple of holes in the top and put into a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. My crust was soft like a cake, still yummy but I want a nice crispy hard crust? For the crust, do you mean the sides of the pan? , Thankyou for this delish recipe to you and aunty Sarah, (I wonder if she’s my aunty Sarah?)….nah! Translation for Falealili Uma, a song of victory. Tongan Food Fijian Food Samoan Food Fijian Recipes Samoan Recipes Hawaiian Recipes Hawiian Food Chamorro Recipes. I read your post last week and asked my husband if he would like me to make him a pineapple pie. Fold the bottom quarter inch over the top edge, then crimp with a fork. Grandma T's Pineapple Cream Pie Grandma's secret recipe for pineapple cream pie is sure to become one of your family's treasured recipes. The most traditional recipe calls for a filling of crushed pineapple and leftover syrup, milk, sugar, and cornstarch. . Have I offended you in some way that you quickly answer others and I have been waiting since March? So great. Second, is it heavy cream that you use? Hi! Add eggs one by one and mix. I used your recipient recently and received a lot of compliments. High fat or Lower fat? I would describe its flavour the same way, too: somehow creamy and light at the same time, perfectly complemented by sweet and tangy pineapple in every bite. I’m always game for a challenge, so over the last few weeks my mom and I have been hacking away at this recipe, trying to read between the sparsely written lines to decipher the secrets of this pineapple custard pie. I have used the same ingredients but it turns out soft when it’s cold but i really want it crisp and hard. 156.3 g A pinch of your baker’s intuition will help you ‘feel’ when the filling is ready, at which point, remove from heat and pour into your waiting pie crust. Pineapple Pie(s) are the most easy and best tasting pie!!! X. You’re welcome! individual dessert: lots of good recipes here delicious desserts My husband and daughter, who have never had pineapple custard pie, loved it as did my mom. Usually I steer clear of gluten, dairy and refined sugar…. I haven’t tried the recipe yet but I I just have one question pls. Spread the meringue thickly and evenly onto the piping hot filling – right to the crust on all edges of the pan. Oh, I didn’t drain the pineapple. I don’t see that it should be a problem though to use this recipe for them. Stay tuned for a bit of tweaking on this recipe . NOTE: If you’re going to use meringue, prepare it before you make the filling. Samoan Pineapple Pie. When you perfect faausi, can you please post up photos for us to see? When the pie gets cold the crust gets soft why is that? Stir it over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Recipe given from a family member - Moniki Miller. Discover (and save!) I hope you get your answers, and best wishes with your baking. Fold the other half over the top, stopping about a quarter inch from the edge. 06-1-580-5555 « A leggyorsabb zárnyitás megoldást választjukA leggyorsabb zárnyitás megoldást választjuk. How many people does this make 1 9 inch pie or the rectangle pan in the picture that looks like it serves 20 (9×13 size). I like the flavour of the juice in there…, How many people does this serve? Ingredients: (Pastry) 4 cups self-raising flour 150g butter 1 cup sugar 4 egg yolks 1 cup milk. OR did this particular baker break some of the rules of our ‘traditional’ Samoan recipe? No you haven’t offended me lol I was getting around to you, I promise … Okay, so some answers: I use Edmonds Custard Powder. Faafetai lava, Hello! your own Pins on Pinterest your own Pins on Pinterest Oka se magaia! Glad you like it. To me, it’s no coincidence then that pineapple custard pie is often amongst the dishes we still gratefully (as in, we still eat it cause it’s a sin to waste food) receive at home. Samoan Peach Pie Recipe Pineapple Pie Recipes Peach Pie Recipes Sweet Recipes Samoan Recipes Hawaiian Recipes Fijian Recipes Peach Custard Pies Pai. Press the edges together with a fork. Fa’afetai lava! It is often too doughy, tasteless, and sometimes even thicker than the filling itself. 87. Was it just my bad luck that all the samples I’d had till now were made wrong? Thanks for posting Ms Chi , Aww i hope you DO make this pie – and tell me what you think… Or how you’ve tweaked it yourself to make it even more AWESOME! The real winner for me, though, was the crust. Okay, press that dough into your pie tin – make sure you have plenty up the sides of the pan to anticipate for some shrinkage – and bake till golden brown. I’m still to perfect the art of faausi or fausi… u get my drift. Discover (and save!) Nov 10, 2015 - The Long Story (Skip to the recipe) If your family is like mine, someone's bringing food home at least once a fortnight from a church, family or other social function. Thank you. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Thank you very much for uploading this recipe. Samoan Pineapple Pie (Pai apa) Recipe by OneSamoa. Do you use 2 cans (as in the picture above)? Lol. Thank you so much for this beautiful, creamy recipe!!!! Omg.. now I really sound like my mom…. One batch of our chilled dough still worked really nicely even after 3 weeks. It’s important that meringue goes on while the filling is still very hot, so: filling ready, pour into the crust, immediately top with meringue. !I can’t wait to make it ~. The picture shows 3 cans. You might want to tweak the balance between flour and butter maybe? Thanks! For the pastry, do I use egg yolks or whole eggs. My mom use to make this and all though it was good, it wasn’t my favorite as it was either too tart or the crust to filing ration was off. March 2020. Tried out the pie and actually used the egg yolks in the custard filling (the traditional way of making real custard). I’m a Kiwi girl but have been living in Australia for 32 years now. I really don’t like the crust. Hi. That might help the crust keep its form and crispness. Saved by Dakota Autumns. I would really like to make your dessert but cannot without a better recipe. Just finished making this! Oh my goodness I’m going to have to try this. It’s been a hectic few months in my offline world, I’m only now beginning to catch up with this blog and comments. This kind of cream is also fine for the topping (instead of meringue) but sometimes I like the topping to be extra thick and um creamy so you could try that with double cream (which according to Uncle Google has like double the fat content mmmm lol). Look for heavy cream or heavy whipping cream…. love this filling recipe!!! I would just make sure to make the crust dough thick enough if you’re hoping for the pies to hold together outside of the cup lol.. sounds yum! As soon as it boils, turn the heat down and let it simmer … Paifala are Samoan pies shaped into half-moons, visually similar to a calzone. What size can is the pineapple? Allrecipes has more than 30 trusted pineapple custard or cream pie recipes complete with ratings, reviews and baking tips. I made the pie and everyone loved it including me very easy pie to make so happy thank you so much, Malo e lelei from an expat Tongan NZder living in Arizona! It turns out, though – thankfully – that my mom already has this recipe scribbled on a card in her collection. What is the difference between milk and cream? Do you drain the juice before adding it or put that in also? So glad you tried it Maxine Sorry about my own seriously delayed reply lol…, Hi I’m trying out ur recipe sounds nice. Now, I know to use regular whipping cream instead of the heavy stuff. This is a very tasty pineapple dessert with a hint of coconut. It comes together a lot like a calzone. It’s also lovely to use real cream as a topping. Wen I see that jello looking filling straight away I think ‘the runs’ ….. lol… so I tend to steer clear…. Nov 20, 2017 - The Long Story (Skip to the recipe) If your family is like mine, someone's bringing food home at least once a fortnight from a church, family or other social function. Thank you so much again! Cathy. BUT for this I can make a few exceptions! I will definitely let you know how it goes once I gather everything together. As a child back in the 1950s, my mom was sent to live with Auntie Sarah and her family in Lalovaea (so that mom could go to school in town). Sadly she passed away many years ago and I never made the pie because I had a little trouble reading her writing. Can you help me understand the recipe please. The pineapple filling is cooked a bit on the stove to thicken and blend the flavors, and then it 's piled into a prepared crust, topped with another and slipped into the oven to bake. We’re maori and aunty Sarah’s Solomon Islander!…..lols, no doubt the recipe is awesome I will place comment on final result, but I am thinking that my crust for Angela’s caramel slice will go wonderfully with your pie ingreds….. Thankyou very much from the bedggood household in Whangarei!…… : ), Kia ora We just finish eating our pineapple pie was the Best, thank you my mum wanted a pineapple pie for dinner and I hadn’t made one before so I went on Internet, then you were the first one I sew on google. Yeah, half and half is not going to work quite the same as the cream we get here. I’m sorry if I’m not much clearer with my own instructions – it really is a matter of tasting and adjusting until you get the consistency (and volume) just right – but this is how I make the filling now: I start with half a cup of custard powder, a quarter cup of sugar, and maybe 2 cups of milk in a saucepan. I am so so happy and can’t wait to make it and remember so many wonderful memories with my in-laws and my husband and his siblings fighting over her delicious pie. Thanks for sharing your family recipie with those of us living far away from home. He said it is the best he has ever tasted. thank you yummy yum yum…, Hi Karen.. wow that’s really exciting to hear. Fold in the flour. May 2, 2015 - Samoan Pineapple Pie (Pai apa) - Umukuka - Village One Samoana ... A quick and easy recipe for creamy Pineapple Pie that only takes about 5 minutes to make and only needs 5 ingredients. As you say, you just have to tweak it to your own tastes. Total Carbohydrate She got it long ago from Auntie Sarah’s late sister. (10 years later… apologies for the late reply.) What is custard powder? lol, You decide how big you want to cut your pie pieces and your guests will decide how many pieces they want to eat…lol Sorry Cathy, I don’t know the answer to this question. It’s definitely on my list of dishes to try making, so anything I can pick from your brain, I will truly appreciate… Yes I shall try my hardest to keep blogging lol xx, OMG! Is the custard powder the same thing as Bird’s custard mix? Instead, it was a creamier, lighter yellow that was just firm enough to stand on its own, but soft enough to so beautifully melt in my mouth. Hey Luana.. I”m happy you tried it out. I’m wondering if that’s contributing to our different experiences with this crust. I’ll be making this soon as I have some Asian family members who are after me to make this. The filling is always so …gelatinous, with that kinda firm yet wobbly consistency that I only really appreciate in, well… jello. Baked pineapple is showcased beautifully in this double-crusted pie. Samoan Peach Pie Recipe. See the paifala video if you want visuals. Like lots of old Samoan recipes are? OMG! Tongan Food Fijian Food Samoan Food Pineapple Pie Recipes Samoan Recipes Chamorro Recipes Tropical Kitchen Polynesian Food Pai. Awesome, awesome recipe! It wasn’t as translucent as the usual, more wobbly variety. Delish! 2nd time I made it just coz. Your email address will not be published. I can’t remember where I got it from – probably Martha or Nigella or Jo – or maybe I was clever and adapted this from all of them, but it is so simple and yummy…. And she was cremated where abouts in New Zealand you stay in South North etc, do you have a Facebook Account ka kite. My taste buds rejoiced! If that’s what’s available, use it. Well done, chef! Today, Sunday Supper being hosted by Erica from The Crumbly Cupcake and we are celebrating with over 50 pie recipes! I even adjusted accordingly as you had recommended. Saved by htaufa. The only thing I found was that the pastry was too wet, I’ve had to add more flour both times. The pie is going to need at least 2 hours or so for the filling to set. It has been tweeked a little to fit the glass dish. The first thing I noticed was the filling. Serve warm with mounds of vanilla ice cream. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy, add cream of tartar and sugar. Add to top of pineapple pie and bake until lightly browned in a 375 deg F oven. Thank you for sharing. Someday, I’m going to take a pie around to Auntie Sarah for her final and conclusive verdict. Does that make sense? I know it’s not for everybody, but I LOVE me a good meringue. lol, U r so funny I love yr sense of humour….and the pie looks delish. Sometimes the brand of ingredients used will make a difference. Beat until stiff. according to me, anyway. He said to be honest I have never liked pineapple pie. I just went to a baby shower yesterday where there was a beautiful pineapple pie. Well, that obviously didn’t happen, but I finally made that pie today. Before I even got to the table, though, I started hearing a buzz about the pineapple pie someone had brought. Once the mixture stops ‘bubbling’ in the heat and starts to ‘plop’ instead, add your crushed pineapple and however much vanilla extract you want lol. 1st time I made for my husbands Niuean family and they loved it! Made this pie, so easy and delicious. Can I use the same recipe for the custard cup pies? If your family is like mine, someone’s bringing food home at least once a fortnight from a church, family or other social function. Hamo Geek Girl is head geek in the One Samoana umukuka. Also, I learned something from lots of cookie baking that might help. May 2, 2015 - Samoan Pineapple Pie (Pai apa) - Umukuka - Village One Samoana. I’m going to make this. More information... 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