Easy Pineapple Tarts Recipe
Easy Pineapple Tarts Recipe is made with buttery short-crust pastry shells with pineapple filling that is spiced with nutmeg and clove. These tarts can be shaped into rounds, wrapped around the filling, or even stuffed into pastry-like balls. This recipe is so simple and can be enjoyed either with a cup of tea or as a dessert!
Equipment
- small pan, baking trays, oven
Ingredients
For the pineapple filling:
- 1½ cup pineapple grated with juice
- ½ cup coconut palm sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp butter unsalted
- ¼ tsp nutmeg grated
- 1 clove
For the pastry:
- ½ lb all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 oz butter unsalted
- 2 tbsp water ice cold
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
How to make the pineapple filling:
- Heat a small deep pot and add the grated pineapple and its juice. Add the coconut palm sugar, salt, clove, and butter. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon and scrape down the sides of the pot.
- Cook for 14 minutes or until the filling has thickened and most of the juices have evaporated. Add the nutmeg and mix well. This mixture should not be too runny or too dry but slightly moist. Let the mixture cool down or refrigerate it.
How to make the pastry:
- Make the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour and salt mixture. Add the water beaten with the egg yolk mixture and knead to a firm dough. Chill the dough wrapped in cling film for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out the dough to a ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Place the cut dough on a greased baking tray one inch apart from each tart. Place some of the cooled filling on top.
- Make shallow cuts on the pastry to form a design on them. Brush with egg yolk mixed with heavy cream. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown color.
- Serve the Pineapple Tarts with hot tea or coffee or even for dessert.
Notes
- Feel free to cut into desired shapes or crimper. You could even choose to stuff or wrap the filling with the pastry.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg
