Jan 6, 2022 · Hungarian lekvar is a fruit butter made of either dried apricots or prunes. This is a basic recipe that includes just water and sugar along with the fruit, but you can include …

Mar 8, 2022 · Lekvar or prune butter is one of the classic fillings for making hamantaschen cookies for Purim. Enhanced with orange zest and chopped walnuts, you'll be amazed what a …

Ingredients For lekvar (prune filling or prune butter) 2 c . dried prunes. 1 c . water. 1/4 c . orange juice. 1 Tbsp . lemon juice. 1/2 tsp . salt. 1 dash . clove. 1 dash . cinnamon. 1/3 c . brown …

Lekvar is a very thick puree of pure fruit used in Kipfels and cookies. It is extra thick so that it will not run out of the pastries or cookies. Do not buy the canned prune and apricot fruit fillings that …

Feb 23, 2020 · Classic ‘Lekvar’ (Prune Butter) Hamantaschen By Miriam Szokovski ‘Lekvár’ refers to thick fruit butter, and when it comes to hamantaschen it typically refers to the prune filling …

May 23, 2011 · Lekvar will keep for months in a covered jar in the refrigerator or can be frozen.

Feb 25, 2010 · I use this recipe for lekvar (plum butter) as a filling for cookies, pastries, hamantaschen, kolaches, pierogis, strudel and more. The prunes are slowly simmered with …

Aug 10, 2023 · Lekvar, a traditional fruit paste, has been a beloved ingredient in Eastern European cuisine for centuries. Its rich, velvety texture and sweet, fruity flavor make it a …

A thick, soft spread made of fruit (usually prunes or apricots) cooked with sugar. This Hungarian specialty is used to fill a variety of pastries and cookies. Lekvar can be purchased in cans or …

A fruit butter, or lekvar is a sweet spread made of fruit cooked to a paste, then lightly sweetened. It falls into the same category as jelly and jam. Apple butter and plum butter are common …

Prune filling, also known as lekvar, is a traditional confectionery originating from Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. This sweet and tangy confection is a staple in many …

Lekvár is a very thick and rich Hungarian spread made from fruits such as apricots, cherries, and prunes. Its thickness makes it perfectly suitable for filling cookies and kiflis, as it does not run …

A staple of the Eastern European Jewish kitchen, lekvar can be made from a range of dried fruits, but the thick, intensely flavored version made with prune is the most iconic. Quality prunes will …

Jul 10, 2021 · Step 1, Wash plums and remove pits, cut up into small pieces. Step 2, Put into heavy pot cook on top of stove with low flame or in oven at 250 degrees all day. Step 3, …

May 7, 2020 · Rather than discard, I decided to make my own lekvar (and then use it for all sorts of recipes). For several mornings I had some lekvar with yogurt (awesome). Just like the old …

Combine water or orange juice, lemon juice, prunes, raisins, sugar and cinnamon in a small saucepan over a low heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing and stirring the fruit to soften …

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Lekvar (Hungarian prune pastry filling or Hungarian prune jam)Ingredients:1 lb pitted prunes1/2 cup sugarwaterDirections: Place prunes in a large pot. Add en...

Lekvar is a traditional Hungarian fruit butter that is typically made with plums or apricots. Flavor profiles: The apple-cinnamon lekvar is sweet and spicy with a hint of tartness from the lemon …

Jun 7, 2019 · Making homemade jam (or ‘lekvar’ in Hungarian) is a traditional Central European custom. Even though nowadays, you can buy the most exotic jams in stores, nothing beats the …