Lekvar Apricot Butter - Apricot Filling for Hamantaschen

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cups Apricots, dried pitted

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

• Drinks

  • 1/4 cup Orange juice

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried pitted apricots
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Directions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil for one minute. Reduce heat to medium low so the mixture simmers slowly and constantly. Cover the pot. Let the mixture simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Remove the lid from the pan. Let the apricots continue to simmer for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated/absorbed. Keep a close eye on the pan to make sure the apricots dont burn. When there are about 3 tbsp of liquid left in the pan, remove from heat. Mash the apricots 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 desired. 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.