To Prepare Pineapple Jam :

• In a saucepan, add shredded pineapple, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and lime juice
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring frequently for about 30 mins, or until it thickens to a jam consistency
• Remove from heat and allow to cool

        To Prepare Pastry :

• In a large bowl sieve together all-purpose flour, self-rising flour and salt
• Using your fingers, rub butter into the sifted flour until it resembles coarse crumbs
• Make a well in the center of the dough mixture and add the beaten egg and water
• Gently bind the ingredients together -do not knead too much
• Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hrs or overnight
• On a lightly floured working surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness
• Using a 2 inch fluted cutter, cut 24 rounds and place on a lightly greased baking sheet
• Put a spoonful of pineapple jam in the center of each round. Pinch a neat frill around the edges. Cut 2 thin strips of pastry and cross over the jam
• Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg
• In a preheated 400 F oven bake to a light golden brown, about 20 to 25 mins
• Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 mins before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
• To retain freshness, store in an airtight container