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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cups 213g

Recipe makes 2 1/2 cups)

Calories 360
Calories from Fat 3 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.4g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 0%
Potassium 872mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 95.4g 31%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 29%
Sugars 67.6g
Protein 2.3g 4%

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Lekvar Prune Plum Filling or (Apricot)

Recipe #54692 | 45 min | 10 min prep | add private note
~Rita~

By: ~Rita~
Feb 23, 2003

Found this on-line requested by a fellow Zarrie needed for my Lekvar (LEHK-vahr) Kugel Lekvar Kugel (Prune Plum)( I was able to find it canned. 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 jars in most supermarkets.

2 1/2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Simmer all ingredients, except brown sugar, covered 25- 30 minutes until very soft and most of water is evaporated.
  2. 2
    Uncover last few minutes if necessary.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and mash.
  4. 4
    Stir in brown sugar.
  5. 5
    You can keep Lekvar in the refrigerator for a long time.
  6. 6
    Put it in a canning jar.

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From: Lauralie41

On Mar 31, 2007

Very nice and so simple. I made the apricot and prune version of the recipe and enjoyed both. This will make a nice filling too for my kieflie dough.

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    From: Chef Patience

    On Nov 6, 2005

    I made this with Apricots instead of Prunes, and used it like jam for Polish Nalesniki (Very Thin Pancake) Crepe #138143. Good stuff.

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    From: BeachGirl

    On Mar 14, 2003

    Wow..this tasted just like the commercial Lekvar I had in the refrigerator. It's texture was perfect, too. I'm really thrilled to have this recipe as Lekvar is difficult to find here, and I use it in place of oil in my chocolate cakes. I was so confident I would like this recipe, I made 4x recipe Using 24 oz. pruned) and it made about 24 oz. of prune butter. Rita...thanks SOOO much for sharing.

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    From: Dorie's Lori

    On Mar 5, 2007

    I recently made some of this to fill my hamentashen, and Oh Wow! Yummy! I can't wait to make more! Pretty easy, and I followed the directions closely, except like another reviewer, I cooked it for closer to an hour. True, I did want it thick. One personal comment - I might cut back on the lemon a bit next time. I also made another batch with dried apricots, using a teeny bit of lemon juice, but mostly orange zest and orange juice. Also delish!!! I would like to try this with other dried fruits - how 'bout cherries? Anyway, I am thrilled to know this easy recipe! Thanks, Rita L.

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