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.
