Preparation
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the crushed pineapple (with its juices), sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
Pour and Top: Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top of the mixture with the sliced pats of butter and sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon.