How to Make Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Hamantaschen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hamantaschen are traditional Ashkenazi Jewish pastries typically eaten during the holiday of Purim. These triangular-shaped cookies are filled with a sweet filling, often made with poppy seeds, dried fruits, or jam, and are a beloved treat for many families during this festive time of year.

One of the most cherished and authentic hamantaschen recipes is that of Great-Grandmother Bubbie's. Passed down through generations, this recipe has been a staple in many Jewish households, and its...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted prunes, cooked, drained and mashed
  • 2 cups dried apricots, cooked drained and mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup safflower oil
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Place prunes and apricots into a large pot filled with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook the fruit uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain fruit in a colander and mash together in a bowl using a fork. Set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs, 1 cup sugar, oil, lemon zest, and orange zest together in a bowl and set aside. Sift flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Stir in the egg mixture, kneading with hands until the dough comes together. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch in thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut circles out using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.
  • Mix prune and apricot mixture, lemon juice, walnuts, and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the cookie. Pinch the edges firmly together to create a triangle, leaving the center open to expose the filling. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 183mg