Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen
Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen feature a tender, citrus-kissed dough wrapped around a jammy prune, apricot, and walnut filling. The cookies balance tangy fruit and gentle sweetness with a hint of zest, baking up golden and fragrant. Ideal for Purim celebrations, gifting, or an afternoon tea treat when you want something nostalgic and special.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the prunes and apricots in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cover and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain the fruit in a colander and mash them together in a medium bowl with a fork.
- 4
Set aside to cool while you make the dough.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Whisk 1 cup sugar, the eggs, oil, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl until well combined.
- 8
Sift the flour and baking powder together in another large bowl.
- 9
Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture, kneading with your hands until the dough comes together.
- 10
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- 11
Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.
- 12
In another large bowl, mix the prune-apricot mixture, walnuts, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and lemon juice until the filling is well combined.
- 13
Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle.
- 14
Pinch the edges firmly together to form a triangle, leaving the center open to show the filling.
- 15
Repeat with the remaining dough circles.
- 16
Place the hamantaschen on the prepared baking sheets.
- 17
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- 18
Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 156.52 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.82 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 25.62 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.81 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.5 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 10.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.87 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 12.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 185.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 5.08 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Great Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen is made with 11 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Chopped Walnuts, and Dried Apricot. Each serving provides about 156.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Chopped Walnuts, Dried Apricot, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen healthy?
- Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Purim Hamantaschen has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 156.52 calories and 2.82 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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