Guyanese Pine Tart Recipe
Discover the secret to making the perfect Guyanese pine tart recipe, a tropical delight that's sure to impress anyone who tastes it.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cold butter cubed
- ½ cup Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 4-6 tbsp Cold water
- 2 cups Fresh pineapple chopped
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
Instructions
Making the Pastry
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with ¼ tsp of salt. Add 1 cup of cubed, cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Gradually add 4-6 tbsp of cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Form it into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Pineapple Filling
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of chopped fresh pineapple, ½ cup of sugar, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, and ½ tsp of ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Assembling the Tarts
- Step 1: Preheat the oven up to 350°F (175°C) and put parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness. Cut into rectangles (about 4×6 inches).
- Step 3: Place a spoonful of the cooled pineapple filling on one side of each rectangle. It’s important to press the sides of the dough together to make a cap. For a nice look, use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Step 4: Beat 1 egg and brush over the tops of the tarts for that golden finish.
Baking to Perfection
- After the oven is heated up, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Set them on a wire rack to cool down before you serve them.