Date Orange Filling for Hamantaschen Recipe

Date Orange Filling for Hamantaschen Recipe

  • 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
  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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