Description
Discover the delightful crunch and sweet tropical flavors of homemade Pineapple Tarts. Perfectly crispy, buttery pastry encases a luscious, spiced pineapple jam, baked to a golden finish — an irresistible treat for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Pastry Dough
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 egg yolks
For the Pineapple Jam
- 30 oz sliced pineapples
- 10 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on pineapple sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon cloves (optional)
For the Egg Wash
- 1 egg yolk (lightly beaten)
- 0.5 tablespoon condensed milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and confectioners’ sugar until evenly combined.
- Incorporate Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a flaky pastry texture.
- Add Egg Yolks: Combine the 2 egg yolks into the mixture gently and form the dough without overworking it to keep it tender.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
- Prepare Pineapple Jam: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sliced pineapples with sugar and optional cloves, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency. Set aside to cool.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to your preferred thickness, ready for shaping into tarts.
- Fill Pastries: Spoon a generous amount of the cooled pineapple jam onto each piece of rolled dough.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg yolk and condensed milk mixture to help seal and give a golden glaze when baked.
- Bake Tarts: Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until they turn golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness by their color and firmness.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a flaky pastry texture.
- Adjust sugar quantity in the pineapple jam depending on the sweetness of the pineapples used.
- Cloves in the jam are optional but add a warm spice note that complements the pineapple.
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling out to prevent sticking and tearing.
- The egg wash provides a beautiful golden sheen and helps seal the tart edges.
- Store pineapple tarts in an airtight container to retain their crispiness.
