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Sweet Pineapple Tamales

Sweet Pineapple Tamales

Cost $12, save $18

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  • 65 Min
  • 30 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • corn husks
    • 2 pounds fresh corn masa dough
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 💧 2 tablespoons warm water
    • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 1 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
    • 🍚 1 cup white sugar
    • 🍍 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple, drained and finely chopped

STEPS

1

Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.

2

Combine masa dough, baking soda, and water in a bowl. Knead until dough has a smooth and even consistency, adding more water as needed.

3

Beat butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar together in a second bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Slowly add masa dough and knead until mixture has a uniform consistency. Mix in chopped pineapple.

4

Spread about 1 tablespoon masa mixture onto a corn husk. Fold the bottom of the husk over the filling, then fold the sides together and fold the top to create a sealed package. Repeat with the remaining husks.

5

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add tamales with the open side facing up, cover, and steam for about 1 hour or until filling separates from the husk.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

199

Calories

  • 1g
    Protein
  • 20g
    Carbs
  • 14g
    Fats

💡 Soaking the corn husks helps make them pliable for folding.Be careful not to overfill the tamales to avoid leakage during steaming.You can refrigerate or freeze any leftovers for longer shelf life.