The pineapple tart is a must-try at Singapore's annual Chinese New Year carnival. It is one of the most important items in nearly every Singaporean home. Singaporeans enjoy them because of the crumbly cookie base and the sweet pineapple flavour of the spherical jam on top. These pineapple tarts also melt quickly when placed in the mouth. During the Chinese New Year holiday, the taste and texture of CNY pineapple tarts are simply divine, and they instantly put you in a festive mood. But where can you get good pineapple tarts?
Here are some things to consider when buying or making these Chinese New Year treats, whether you're shopping online or in person, or getting raw pineapples to make your tarts.
You'll need to know where to go to find the best Chinese New Year treats if you want to buy ready-made best pineapple tarts. These establishments could include bakeries, supermarkets, or even online retailers. The first thing to look for is the expiration dates on the pineapple tarts. Such dates should be listed on the package. Avoid those that are about to expire in a few weeks. This is a good indicator of whether the pineapple tarts you're thinking about buying will go bad soon.
Look for the crust base if you intend to sample the tarts before purchasing them, or if you have the opportunity to do so. Examine them to see if they're buttery and soft enough to satisfy your cravings. You'll notice how aromatic the pineapple juice flavour can be when you bite into the pineapple tart.
Another thing to keep an eye out for during the tasting is the taste balance. Some pineapple tarts taste sweet, while others taste sour. The sweetness and sourness of the flavour must be balanced so that it is neither overly sweet nor overly sour. The pineapple filling on the crumbly base, on the other hand, must be thick enough to get the full flavour.
Some of you may want to make your own pineapple tarts. In this regard, there are strategies for selecting the best pineapple fruits for making the above-mentioned jam filling for the crust. Fibrous pineapples should always be used to make jams that have a better texture and flavour consistency. It is preferable to buy cheaper pineapples because the sweeter they are, the less sweet they are. The pineapple tarts will be less sweet because the jam will be less sweet.
Half-ripe pineapples produce better pineapple jam for the best pineapple tarts than fully ripe pineapples due to higher fibre and texture quality. Look for pineapples with more vibrantly coloured leaves. However, once inside, do not leave the pineapple out in the open to ripen. Refrigerate them for up to 3 days before making the finished pineapple jam.
