Baking Pineapple pie


ingredients:
8 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple
1/3 cup margarine
1 1/2 cup sugar, * see note
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie crust, unbaked


directions:
* Substitute 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for 1/2 cup of the white sugar if preferred. 

Drain pineapple very well, reserving juice for other uses. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and use a wire whisk to combine thoroughly. Add vanilla extract and drained pineapple; blend. Pour into unbaked 9-inch pie shell and bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 45 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting, or serve cold.