traditional Jewish foods

Filling can be either ready made preserves or traditional:

• 1 pound pitted prunes, stewed
• 1 cup nutmeats
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chop the prunes and the nutmeats.  Add the orange zest and the cinnamon and mix.  Add the sugar, then taste.  If more sugar is desired add another 1 to 3 teaspoons.  Add the lemon kioce and combine thoroughly.  Set aside.  read more »