LEKVAR (PRUNE FILLING OR PRUNE BUTTER)
This prune filling is a cooked, thick jam or spread (like apple butter) that can be used to fill cakes, cookies or used as a jam on toast or muffins. Growing up I ate delectable prune-filled pastries thanks to my Slovak grandma! Smelling this while it is slowly cooking on the stove reminds me of her. Keep this covered in the...
Provided by Sea Sun
Categories Spreads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine everything into a saucepan (except brown sugar) and cook on low heat, stirring every few minutes. Heat to boiling.
- 2. Lower heat to simmer, cover pan and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every few mins.
- 3. Remove lip from pan and add brown sugar. Cook, reducing liquid and stirring every few minutes. Be sure not to scorch. Mash with a wooden spoon until prunes are soft and broken up and mixture is thick until the consistency is like oatmeal (about 20 more minutes so be patient). It will thicken more when cooled.
HUNGARIAN LEKVAR APRICOT OR PRUNE BUTTER
Hungarian prune or apricot lekvar is a fruit butter that is enjoyed on rolls as well as in pastries. This three-ingredient recipe is simple to make.
Provided by Barbara Rolek
Categories Brunch Breakfast Dessert Jam / Jelly
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the dried apricots or prunes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and continue to cook until the fruit is soft, adding more water as necessary.
- Remove from the heat and place the mixture in a food processor or blender ; purée the fruit until it has a smooth texture. (You can also use an immersion blender directly in the pot.) Return it to the saucepan and add the sugar; taste for desired sweetness, and add more sugar if necessary. Cook until the lekvar is thick.
- To can the fruit butter, place the hot lekvar in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Cover with hot sterilized lids and rings.
- Process in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove to the counter and allow to cool before storing in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 28 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 pint (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEKVAR PRUNE PLUM FILLING OR (APRICOT)
Found this on-line requested by a fellow Zarrie needed for my Lekvar (LEHK-vahr) Kugel recipe #53841( 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.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Spreads
Time 45m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer all ingredients, except brown sugar, covered 25- 30 minutes until very soft and most of water is evaporated.
- Uncover last few minutes if necessary.
- Remove from heat and mash.
- Stir in brown sugar.
- You can keep Lekvar in the refrigerator for a long time.
- Put it in a canning jar.
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