Pineapple Tamales

Pineapple Tamales

12 servings
Those delicious pineapple tamales are soft, moist, and perfectly sweet. The pecans add a nice crunchy texture alongside the moist and plump raisins.

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cup Masa Harina

    Maseca, Naturello or any brand you prefer

  • 1 cup Butter

    softened

  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Canned Pineapple

    chopped

  • 1 ½ cup Pineapple canned juice

    or water, room temperature

  • ½ cup Pecans

    diced

  • ⅓ cup Raisins
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Yellow food coloring

    optional

  • 12 Corn Husks

    or parchment paper

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak the corn husks for 15-20 minutes by placing them into a large bowl and covering them with warm water.

  2. 2

    Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes then discard the water and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Mix until creamy and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Drain the corn husks and dry them with a kitchen towel.

  5. 5

    Prepare a large stock pot with a steamer basket. Fill the pot with water just before it touches the basket and arrange the pineapple tamales in layers.

Pineapple Tamales

Pineapple Tamales

90 min12 servings

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