Pineapple Tarts
If you've got prepared puff pastry, ripe pineapple, finely grated and ground cloves, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Peel and core the pineapple, then grate it finely and squeeze out most of the excess juice over a sieve, reserving a little to add back if the jam looks dry.
- Combine the grated pineapple, sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, salt and a grind of black pepper in a wide saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 25 to 35 minutes until the mixture is thick, jammy and pulls away from the pan; cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 190 C (375 F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled puff pastry to about 3 mm thick and cut into roughly 5 cm rounds or squares, then place them on the tray spaced apart.
- Spoon a small mound of cooled pineapple jam into the centre of each pastry piece, leaving a clear border, and lightly press a thin pastry lattice or strip on top if you like a covered tart.
- Brush the exposed pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish, taking care not to glaze the jam.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the pastry is puffed, crisp and deep golden, then cool on a rack so the bases stay flaky before serving.
You'll use: Oven · Saucepan · Pan · Baking tray
Tips & common questions
How long does Pineapple Tarts take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Pineapple Tarts vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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