Pineapple Tarts
These homemade bite-size pineapple tarts with a fresh pineapple filling are a delightful sweet treat to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)