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Taiwanese Pineapple Tarts/Shortcakes
The taste of Taiwanese pineapple paste (jam) is quite different from the Malaysian/Singaporean version as it is mainly made of winter melon and flavored with pineapple essence instead of the real pineapple fruit.**Pineapple Paste is adapted from http://www.zesterdaily.com/baking/378-taiwanese-pineapple-cakes
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Taiwanese
Ingredients
Pineapple Paste
- 12 oz (350g) pineapple peeled, cored, diced (from 1 pineapple)
- 1.4 lbs (635g) winter melon peeled, seeded, diced (from about 2½ pounds (1.25kg) winter melon wedges)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maltose syrup
Instructions
Pineapple Paste
- Place the pineapple in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pureed, stopping to scrape the sides occasionally, for about 18 to 20 pulses. Pour into a Dutch oven.
- Place the winter melon in the food processor and pulse until very finely shredded, about 20 to 22 pulses. Transfer to the Dutch oven.
- Cook the combined mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the winter melon begins to turn translucent, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the sugar, and cook until the mixture thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the maltose syrup and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is very thick, sticky, and uniformly light amber in color, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl and refrigerate until cool. Divide into 1 teaspoon portions.
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Notes
- You can also buy the ready made paste from baking supply shop around Taiwan.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
151g
(50%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
75g
(150%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 151g | 50% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 75g | 150% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.