Name: Date Orange Filling for Hamantaschen
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed pitted dates (about 10 ounces); 1 teaspoon packed finely grated fresh orange zest; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary

This recipe was created to accompany Traditional Hamantaschen or Cream Cheese Hamantaschen .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups packed pitted dates (about 10 ounces)

1 teaspoon packed finely grated fresh orange zest

1/3 cup fresh orange juice

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary

Preparation

In a food processor blend together all filling ingredients except water until an almost smooth, jamlike consistency. If date mixture is very dry blend in water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Filling may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

TagsJewish Date Dried Fruit Fruit Orange Citrus Gluten Free Dairy Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Quick Food Processor Gourmet

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