Are There Fruit Tamales?

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Are There Fruit Tamales?

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Answer 1

Fruit / Strawberry Tamales

Ingredients :

sugar ------ 4 cups
water ------ 1/4 cup
boiled vegetable ------ 4 cups
Masa (cornmeal flour) ------ 10 pounds
strawberry/raspberry drink ------ 2 cups
strawberry marmalade ------ 1/4 cup
baking powder ------ 3 tablespoons
brown sugar ------ 2 cups
dried corn husks ------ 4 to 6 dozen
fresh strawberries ------ 2 cups
Waxed paper sheets ------ 1

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Answer 2

Yes, there are a number of fruits that are used in making tamales. Such as Strawberry, pineapple etc. Below is the recipe for strawberry tamales. It is also known as Tamales De Fresa:
Ingredients are:
8 dry horn husks
For dough
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tbp maple syrup
3/4 cup strained strawberry purry
1 cup white corn masa harina
2 tbsp softened butter
1 tsp fresh lemon juice.

Filling:
8 ounce strawberry pie filling or fresh sliced strawberries

Cream sauce:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whipped cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp granulated sugar

For topping use 2 cups of fresh strawberries
For complete recipe see the link below:
http://www.recipezaar.com/133627