A Popular Coconut Turnover

Here is another dessert that is quite popular in Trinidad and Tobago.

Ingredients

• TURNOVER SHELL:
• 1 egg beaten (to brush over pastry)
• 5 tbsp. cold water
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 cups flour
• COCONUT FILLING:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla essence
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. liquid red food colouring

Instructions

• Dissolve the sugar and salt in water in a bowl.
• In another bowl, mix the shortening and flour until it looks granular in appearance. Make a well in the center and pour in the liquid. Form the dough by hand-mixing, but do not knead. Next, seal the dough in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes.
• Combine coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar well. Mix in the red food colouring. Pour about two tablespoons full of filling into unbaked turnover shell. Fold over and seal the edges.
• Place the turnovers on a greased baking sheet, brush with egg and bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Serve cool.

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