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Lekvar Plum Butter - Prune Filling for Hamantaschen

Recipe for lekvar - plum butter, can be used as a filling for hamantaschen or any cookie or pastry. Thick filling, will not run. Kosher, Pareve.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted prunes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan except for the brown sugar. Stir and bring to a boil for one minute.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low so the mixture simmers slowly and constantly. Cover the pot. Let the mixture simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.Remove the lid from the pan. Let the prunes continue to simmer for 3-5 more minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated/absorbed. Keep a close eye on the pan to make sure the prunes don't burn. When there are about 3 tbsp of liquid left in the pan, remove from heat.
  3. Stir the brown sugar into the prune mixture till brown sugar melts and dissolves.
  4. Mash the prune mixture with a potato masher till a smooth puree forms. Run a fork through the mixture to break up any pieces the potato masher missed. You can also use an immersion blender for a smoother puree, if you want to.
  5. Let cool to room temperature before using. Store in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator. Refrigerating the filling to chill completely will make it easier to work with when filling hamantaschen.

Nutrition Information

Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 86mg (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.