Remove empanadas and transfer to a rack to cool. Brush the tops with beaten egg white and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Moisten the edges with water and crimp the edges with a fork or fingers to seal. Put about 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each circle and fold in half. Cut into 4-inch circles with a biscuit cutter or rim of a glass. Place half of the reserved dough on a lightly floured work surface and roll out 1/4-inch thick. When the filling is cool, preheat the oven to 400°. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook stirring until the mixture is thick and clear, 4 to 5 minutes. In a medium saucepan, mix the pineapple, cornstarch, cinnamon, and sugar. Cover and refrigerate while making the filling. Bake in a pre-heated oven 180☌/350☏ for about 20 minutes. Place turnovers on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Use a fork to seal the edges, then prick each with the fork. Brush the edge with a little water then fold in half (the shape of a patty). Place about 1 tablespoon pineapple filling in the centre of each. Use a 4 inch round cutter for each of the turnovers. Dust the kitchen counter lightly with flour, place the dough on the floured surface and roll out the dough to a thickness using a lightly floured rolling pin. Cook for about 2 minutes remove from flame and allow to fully cool before using as a filling for the turnovers.

Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and add to the pineapple mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumping. Add the margarine, nutmeg, yellow food colouring and pineapple flavouring, if used. Add the diced pineapple, dark sugar, Grace Pineapple Juice, lemon rind and lime juice and mix well. Cover and put to chill for about 10-15 minutes.STEPS TO MAKE PINEAPPLE FILLING: Place a heavy skillet on a medium flame. Add cold water and use the finger tips to bind the mixture together. Add the chilled shortening and Grace Hello Margarine to the flour and use either your finger tips or a dough blender to rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Put pastry flour in a bowl and mix in the salt.

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