Pineapple Turnovers
Pineapple turnovers are a popular dessert in many Caribbean countries, where pineapples are abundant.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
- 16 ounce Canned pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 beaten Egg
- 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the pineapple filling in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the turnovers with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the turnovers to cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.