How to Make Pastit (Papaya Turnover) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique dessert to add to your recipe collection, look no further than Pastit, a traditional Filipino treat also known as Papaya Turnover. This delectable pastry is made with ripe papaya, sugar, and a flaky, buttery dough, resulting in a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. Whether you're a fan of exotic fruits or simply enjoy trying new and interesting recipes, Pastit is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 2 unripe papayas - peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into cubes
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Place the papaya cubes in a blender, a few at a time; blend until shredded.
  • Combine 2 cups shredded papaya, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugars dissolve, about 5 minutes. Stir cinnamon into papaya mixture and remove saucepan from heat. Drain juice from papaya mixture using a strainer.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Roll pie crusts on a work surface and cut out twenty-four 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter or a cup. Spoon a small spoonful of papaya mixture into the center of each circle. Fold each circle in half over the papaya, creating a half-circle. Press the edges together using a fork and poke the top for ventilation. Place turnovers 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Brush the top of each turnover with egg yolk and continue baking until golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg