HAMANTASCHEN | Plant-based Vegan Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: jelly

Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and reduces sugar content.

Chop one apple and put it on low simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until soft, then mash and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Mix in 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, whisking until combined.

Add 1/2 cup of vegan butter and the mashed applesauce into a food processor, mixing it all together while adding water to achieve a doughy consistency.

Roll the dough into a ball, cover it with saran wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Chop up 1 cup of prunes and 1 cup of apricots, then place them in a large saucepan with 1 cup of chopped dates, 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup of chopped pecans.

Add 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, a pinch of caraway seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the saucepan.

Allow the filling mixture to simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes until it becomes pasty.

Roll out the chilled dough on a smooth surface and cut out 3-inch circles.

Spoon some filling onto each circle, then pinch one side with two fingers and fold over the other side to form a triangle.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the Hamantaschen for about 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

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