Pineapple Tamales

Name: Pineapple Tamales
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 4 cups masa mix for tamales; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice; 2 cups canned pineapple, in cubes; Yellow dye; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; corn husks

Yamilette González

Discover how to prepare delicious pineapple tamales, which pay homage to Mexican cuisine. This dish, which combines the sweet flavor of fresh pineapple with the softness of corn masa, is a great option for posadas, Christmas, and Candlemas Day. These pineapple tamales are perfect for any occasion. Here we give you the step-by-step recipe!

Did you know? The word tamal comes from the Nahuatl "tamalli," which means "wrapped." This dish is made by wrapping the masa in corn leaves, allowing it to steam and retain moisture and flavor.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 28-01-2025

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Preparation

1h 30 mins

Medium

Cream the butter with the sugar for 10 minutes or until it is soft and spreadable. Then add the nixtamalized flour, baking powder, pineapple juice, and once the ingredients are combined, incorporate the pineapple, yellow dye, and nuts. Place 2 tablespoons of masa on a tamale leaf, wrap as shown in the video, and repeat the process until the masa is finished. Place the tamales on the rack of a steamer with water and cook the sweet tamales for 1 hour. Serve the pineapple tamales with a pot of coffee.