Hamentaschen Recipe

Name: Hamentaschen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; 1 1/3 cups orange juice; 2/3 cup honey; 1/2 orange, zest grated; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1/2 orange, zest grated

Servings: persons

2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
1 1/3 cups orange juice
2/3 cup honey
1/2 orange, zest grated
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 orange, zest grated

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Equipment: 2 1/2 to 3-inch round cookie cutter
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To make the Filling: Place the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until soft and the liquid is absorbed.
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Add water, if needed.
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Let cool.
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To make the Dough: Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor.
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Add the butter and pulse.
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In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, egg, egg white, and orange zest.
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Add it to the processor and pulse to mix, being careful not to over mix.
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Divide into 2 disks and chill 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to 1/4-inch thick.
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Cut out 2 1/2 to 3-inch disks.
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(You can re-roll the scrapes to make more disks.)
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Place a disk of dough down and place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
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Pinch the disk in 3 places to form a triangular shape with the filling still showing in the center.
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They will look like 3 cornered hats.
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Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
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Continue until all the disks are made.
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Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots, 1 1/3 cups orange juice, 2/3 cup honey, 1/2 orange, zest grated, and more.

Yes, Hamentaschen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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