Name: Sweet Pineapple Tamales Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 4 pineapple slices (for garnish)

Sweet Pineapple Tamales Recipe

Lisbeth Mcguigan Modified: July 19, 2024

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How To Make Sweet Pineapple Tamales

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup shredded coconut
4 pineapple slices (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, softened butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the pineapple juice to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Stir in the crushed pineapple, raisins, and shredded coconut.
Take a corn husk and spread about 2 tablespoons of the dough mixture onto the husk, leaving a border around the edges.
Fold the sides of the corn husk towards the center, enclosing the filling, and fold the bottom up.
Place the tamales in a steamer basket and steam for about 1 hour, or until the dough is cooked through and firm.
Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.
Garnish each tamale with a pineapple slice before serving.