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Date Orange Filling for Hamantaschen

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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

  1. 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.

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