Dad's Favorite Pineapple Turnover

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Well actually Dad loves pineapple pie, or turnovers. Today I was thinking of him, oh I miss him.. Dad, otherwise known as Carmen Macho Man, (he lifted weights until he was 79 - 1/2 years old) loved certain foods and oh boy, was this one of them. Pineapple pies, raspberry pies were equal to his favorite coconut raspberry cake. He actually was astounded one day when at age 15, I surprised him with his favorite pineapple turnovers. You see I was a bit lazy, I hated to fuss with all that crust, so the biggest turnovers were born! He loved them~

So this one's for you dad, hope you're shining down with a big smile from heaven.... love and miss you always!








1 pastry crust rolled in a circle 1/4 inch thickness or use store-bought
1 1/2 cups of crushed pineapple ( I used fresh)
1/4 cup of sugar plus 1 teaspoon
3 tablespoons of corn starch
I put fresh pineapple chunks in the food processor and pulse till medium fine little chunks. Stir in the sugar. Take the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and mix with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water till smooth. Add to the fruit and sugar. Microwave in a glass bowl for around 2 minutes till the mixture thickens.



In the meantime roll out dough. I pour the mixture in the center of the circle. Fold the edges coming towards you until held together by pinching. Use a fork to close all around.  Brush with milk, dot with butter, sprinkle regular sugar on the top, and bake until brown, on 350 for around 35 minutes or so.
When cool, make a glaze of powdered sugar and water (thick) and drizzle over the top.

32 comments

  1. Your pineapple turnover looks delicious, but your memories are much sweeter. Thanks for sharing Claudia.

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  2. What a sweet memory of your Dad, dear! I'm sure he will like this cake a lot. It looks very good. Bye, have a great day

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  3. Your Dad and my Hubby would have had a lot in common...lifting weigths, a little macho and loving desserts ;o)

    Claudia, I still haven't made my first pie crust. I still don't know if it's about making a fuss or the fear of flaky failure. LOL

    Thanks for sharing your love and brightness for the day.
    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  4. I love these kind of turnovers Claudia! You dad was certainly a good-looking "macho man"! He is certainly smiling down and very proud of his talented daughter! x

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  5. Thanks for sharing this special treat, it looks absolutely terrific, I would so love to try!

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  6. Sweet post about memories of your Dad. Your turnover looks great too. Have a great day Claudia.

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  7. Your dad is like the King of Cool in this photo. Love it. Brilliant turnover (but i too have flaky failure fear.) Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Super easy and quick treat to serve. It would impress anyone. Delicious.

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  9. Love this ode to a very special "macho man." And that he ahd a sweet tooth - for fruit desserts. So simple and easy, this would brighten the day of my family.

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  10. You just made me so hungry! This looks delicious.

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  11. That must be one big smile from above. This recipe looks delicious!

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  12. Wow, that looks so yummy, have never heard of a pineapple turnover before, and what a lovely memory it is to have of your father :-)

    Hungry Jenny x

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  13. You have another winning recipe. Your blog is such fun.

    You asked me about a link that I mentioned. I am not sure what you are referring to but don't worry about it.

    I have a feeling, I saw a recipe that would be a great link. The other option is that I was writing to someone else and wrote it in the wrong place.

    Whatever, it is not important. Sorry about that.

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  14. Ditto to Melynda!! Beautiful and what lovely memories.

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  15. fried pies are so good and your dad knew a good thing, great that you share such things with us, thanks

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  16. How touching...I know just how you feel. I have a post about my mom and pilaf....and another about how she visits me. I'm going to make this and I WILL think of your dad too.
    Thank you for sharing a tender moment with us all.

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  17. Pineapple turnover looks awesome dleicious. Your memories of dad gives extra touch.

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  18. These looks so delicious, Claudia...I would love to try this soon for my family.

    Blessings~

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  19. Your post brought tears to my eyes as I recalled my own dad who shared your dad's love of pineapple pie. I love your idea of a really big turnover.

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  20. Hi there this is the one dessert my husband can make - but his looks more like a cake with all the pineapple rounds decorating the top :)
    Lovely post!!!

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  21. Your Dad was very handsome! Such a sweet dedication to him. Pineapple is one kind of turnover I've never had - bet they're scrumptious!

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  22. What a great story about your Dad...I can't believe her lifted weights until he was 79!

    The turnover looks great. I'm a huge fan of pineapple....yum!

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  23. Thanks for sharing Claudia .. looks delicious. happy weekend!

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  24. It looks so yummy! I love pineapples :) Love this post your Dad sounds cool I'm sure you miss him a lot :)

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  25. Those turnovers look wonderful and your dad look like a fun guy, sweet post dedicated to him!
    Have a wonderful sunny weekend!

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  26. This is such a great memory of your dad. And, such a macho man in the photo :) These look wonderful!

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  27. Wow, look at his muscles!! And I can see where you get your gorgeous looks!!
    I'd eat those turnovers every day if you promise that I'll have muscles like that. ;-))
    Beautiful treats!

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  28. Your dad cut an impressive figure!

    These turnovers look so delicious - the icing is the clincher for me!

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  29. What gorgeous turnovers...and such lovely memories of your sweet dad.

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  30. What a lovely treat...your dad would be so impressed :)

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