Date Orange Filling for Hamantaschen

jewish citrus fruit dessert quick & easy purim orange date kosher gourmet fat free vegan vegetarian pescatarian paleo dairy free wheat/gluten-free peanut free soy free no sugar added

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Makes 1 1/2 cups

Source

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

Method

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.