Pineapple Turnovers

Name: Pineapple Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 54 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup milk, for glazing; 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 dash ground nutmeg

Tropical pineapple turnovers and cookies offer a delightful alternative to traditional chocolate chip treats.

⭐ 4.1 (18 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minTotal: 85 minYields: 54 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine sugar, shortening, eggs, and vanilla; then mix in flour, salt, and baking soda. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup syrup.
In a saucepan, mix sugar and flour. Stir in pineapple, reserved syrup, lemon juice, margarine, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened, then cool completely.
Roll dough 1/16-inch thick on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch rounds or squares.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling onto one side of each dough piece, fold, and pinch edges to seal.
Place on ungreased baking sheets, brush with milk, and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned, then immediately remove from baking sheets.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 76 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 31 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 2 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g