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Guyanese Pine Tart Recipe
Sally Mckenney

Guyanese Pine Tart Recipe

This authentic Guyanese Pine Tart recipe features a flaky homemade pastry stuffed with spiced pineapple jam. Baked to golden perfection, these tropical tarts are a delightful Guyanese treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Guyanese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Pastry

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ sticks cold butter
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 egg (for sealing and egg wash)
For The Pineapple Filling

  • 2 ½ cups fresh pineapple (peeled and diced)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making Guyanese Pine Tarts, having the right kitchen tools makes the process smooth and enjoyable:
  • Mixing Bowls: For combining the pastry and filling ingredients.
  • Rolling Pin: To roll out the pastry dough thin and even.
  • Pastry Cutter or Knife: To cut circles of dough for shaping.
  • Baking Trays & Parchment Paper: For placing the tarts before baking.
  • Food Processor or Blender: To puree the pineapple into a smooth filling.
  • Pastry Brush: To apply egg wash for that golden finish.
  • Wire Cooling Rack: To let the baked tarts cool evenly.
With these essentials, you’ll be well-prepared to make perfectly flaky Pine Tarts.