Pineapple Tarts

These homemade bite-size pineapple tarts with a fresh pineapple filling are a delightful sweet treat to celebrate Lunar New Year.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 10 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cups fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and shredded
• 1.5 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut 24 rounds, using a 2 inch round fluted cutter. Place on cookie sheet. Put a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each piece. Decorate with criss-cross strips of pastry over jam, extending slightly onto pastry shell.

Step 3

Cut 24 more 2 inch rounds, then, using a smaller cutter, cut out the centers, creating a ring shape. Moisten the edges of each pastry, and place the rings on top of each pastry shell. Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.

Step 4

Combine all-purpose, self-rising flour, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture; pour in 1 beaten egg and water and bind the ingredients together gently. Do not knead too much. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 5

Combine pineapple and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.