Pineapple Mango And Papaya Squares Recipes

PINEAPPLE, PAPAYA AND MANGO SQUARES

Steps:

• For filling: Combine chopped pineapple, mango, papaya, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, orange peel, lemon peel and ground cloves in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cinnamon stick. Cool.
• For crust: Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large bowl just until blended. On low speed, gradually add flour, beating just until dough begins to come together. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten each piece into square. Wrap each in plastic; chill 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Roll out larger dough piece on lightly floured work surface to 10-inch square. Transfer dough to 9-inch square metal baking pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough piece on floured surface to 9-inch square. Cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Place 4 strips atop filling, spacing evenly. Place 5 more strips diagonally atop first 4 strips, forming lattice. Trim lattice edges.
• Bake until crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 9 squares. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.).

PINEAPPLE, MANGO AND PAPAYA SQUARES

Steps:

• For filling:
• Combine chopped pineapple, mango, papaya, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, orange peel, lemon peel and ground cloves in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cinnamon stick. Cool.
• For crust:
• Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large bowl just until blended. On low speed, gradually add flour, beating just until dough begins to come together. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten each piece into square. Wrap each in plastic; chill 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out larger dough piece on lightly floured work surface to 10-inch square. Transfer dough to 9-inch square metal baking pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough piece on floured surface to 9-inch square. Cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Place 4 strips atop filling, spacing evenly. Place 5 more strips diagonally atop first 4 strips, forming lattice. Trim lattice edges.
• Bake until crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 9 squares. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)

PINEAPPLE-PAPAYA SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.

MANGO, PINEAPPLE & PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the papaya, cut them in half, and scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes and place in a bowl.
• Peel the mango.
• Stand the fruit, stem end up with a narrow side toward you.
• Position a sharp knife about 1 inch from the stem on one side and cut down the length of the fruit, just missing the large pit.
• Repeat on the other side of the pit.
• Cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes.
• Add to the bowl.
• Lay the pineapple on its side and cut shallow furrows in the flesh to remove the eyes.
• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into quarters, cut away tough core, and cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes.
• Add to the bowl.
• Pour the lime juice over the fruit; sprinkle with the mint, and turn gently to coat, then serve.
• The salad may be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.

PINEAPPLE, PAPAYA & MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• All the work is in dicing the fruit.
• One whole pineapple is around 2 1/2 cups, 2 medium papaya and 2 medium mangoes are around 2 cups per each fruit to give you a hint about how much to get.
• Combine everything and stir very, very gently.
• Chill for at least 6 hours.
• Keeps in fridge for 4-5 days.