Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz (420 grm). can crushed pineapple
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) water
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml). flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). cinnamon
  • 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 egg
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  • In medium saucepan, mix pineapple and water.
  • Heat to near boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Combine sugar, 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml).
  • flour and cinnamon.
  • Add slowly to pineapple mixture.
  • Remove from heat when thickened.
  • Measure 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour, salt, and baking powder into bowl.
  • Cut in shortening.
  • Blend milk and egg together.
  • Add this to flour mixture.
  • Roll out small portions of crust on floured surface.
  • Place a spoonful of fruit in the middle; fold in half and seal edges.
  • Fry in hot oil over medium heat.