Sunday, February 11, 2018

Poppyseed filling for Hamentashen

1 cup sugar
1/4 c water
1 3/4 c poppy seeds
juice and zest of one orange (approx. 1/3 c of liquid)
1 t vanilla
1 T dark rum
1/4 c chopped figs
1/4 c raisins
1/2 t cinnamon
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup apricot jam
1/4 c butter or parve margarine

In saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar and bring to simmer.

Add poppy seeds to pan and cook for 2 minutes.

Add orange juice and zest, vanilla, rum, figs, raisins, cinnamon and egg white.  Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Add jam and butter.  Simmer for 2 additional minutes.  Remove from heat and chill until firm.

Yield 2 1/2 cups

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