Pineapple Jam
- 2 pounds of chopped pineapple*
- 1 star anise or clove
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-2 pandan leaves, knotted, optional**
- 1/2-3/4 cup (104-156 grams) sugar (depending on sweetness and size of pineapple)
*Fresh pineapple is best, but you can also use frozen or even canned pineapple. If using canned pineapple, you may have to cook the jam longer because the pineapple will not be as dry.
**Available at Southeast Asian grocery stores usually in the frozen section.
Pastry
- 1 cup (256 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (32 grams) confectioners sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 oz. (225 grams) cold cream cheese, cubed
Topping
- 1 large egg
- splash of milk
- sugar for sprinkling
