Tortinhas guianenses de abacaxi

Ingredientes

• 1/3 cup salted butter (1 stick)
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp sugar
• dash of salt
• 3/4 cup ice cold water
• 1 egg white
• egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
• 20 oz freshly crushed pineapple or One 20oz can (2 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   If using fresh pineapple, peel and chop pineapple...: If using fresh pineapple, peel and chop pineapple into large chunks and pulse in a food processor a few times until pineapple has small lumps. Measure 2 1/2 cups and reserve for use. Any extra pineapple may be frozen for up to three months.

2. 2

   If using canned crushed pineapple, place entire contents...: If using canned crushed pineapple, place entire contents into a medium size saucepan (including juice). Add all spices and sugars and bring to a slow simmer for 45 minutes on low heat or until mixture looks thick and has a jam-like consistency. Stir frequently to prevent from burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool thoroughly.

3. 3

   Place flour in a mixing bowl, add sugar...: Place flour in a mixing bowl, add sugar and salt, sift together. Add butter and shortening. With a pastry cutter, cut shortening and butter into the flour until it forms pea sized lumps. Add cold water a little at a time, knead slightly, form into a log. Place log on plastic wrap and continue to roll until it is about a foot long. Wrap in plastic ad refrigerates for up to 4 hours before use.

4. 4

   Cut the log into 1 inch thick rounds,...: Cut the log into 1 inch thick rounds, flatten with your palm then roll dough to about 7-71/2 inches in diameter. If you like a thicker crust, roll to about 6 inches diameter, about 1/4 inch thick.

5. 5

   Brush edges with egg whites.

6. 6

   Place a heaping tablespoon of pineapple jam in...: Place a heaping tablespoon of pineapple jam in center 1 inch from the edge.

7. 7

   Fold corners into center to form a triangle.

8. 8

   Brush tops with egg wash then pierce with...: Brush tops with egg wash then pierce with a fork.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes on...: Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes on top or middle rack in oven until golden brown.