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hamantaschen with date - nut filling date - nut filling ingredients ( for 1 cup )

Most of us have hamantaschen recipes that we use every year, but how about trying a new filling that uplifts our traditional recipe? This is my date-nut filling that can be customised to your taste by changing the marmalade and the nuts used. I love to serve date-nut hamantaschen next to rhubarb compote hamantaschen; the colours look very pretty together and the rhubarb ones are perfect to balance the sweetness of the date cookies.

80g chopped walnuts, or any nut you prefer (you can mix them)

300g pitted dates, cut into pieces

1tsp of orange blossom

1tsp cinnamon

100g marmalade preparation

1. Rehydrate the dates by soaking them in warm water. Leave them soaking for 20 minutes and strain.

2. Puree the dates in a food processor with the cinnamon and orange blossom.

3. Add the chopped walnuts and two tablespoons of marmalade. Mix. Add more marmalade for a thinner consistency.