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Dried Sour Cherry Filling for Hamantashen Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar, plus more as needed
2 cups dried sour cherries
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Place 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Add the orange zest, orange and lemon juices, almond extract, cinnamon, sugar, cherries and raisins. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes to soften the fruit. If the fruit starts to stick to the saucepan, add a bit more water. Remove from the heat, let cool for about 5 minutes and place in a food processor. Add walnuts, if using. Process to achieve a thick, paste-like puree. If it is too thick, add water.

Use as a filling for Hamantashen cookies.

 

 

 

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