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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Pina Pineapple Filling
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by:
Laura Porter
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Pina Pineapple Filling Recipe is a very nice filling for Empanadas turnovers and other pastries using pineapple chunks, cornstarch, sugar, sliced almonds and shredded coconut and creates this delicious pastry filling recipe.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 can (20 oz) unsweetened
pineapple chunks
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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1 cup unsweetened
shredded coconut
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Sugar to coat
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Drain pineapple and reserve
liquid. Cut pineapple chunks in half.
Add water to the reserved liquid to
make 3/4 cup.
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2:
In a saucepan combine liquid and
cornstarch; stir to blend. Add sugar
and pineapple chunks; bring to a
boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer
until thickened.
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3:
Stir in almonds and coconut. Cool.
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4:
Use as a filling for Empanadas. Roll Empanadas in sugar while
still warm.
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