Prune Filling (Lekvar) Recipe

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Prune Filling (Lekvar)
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup water or 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine water or orange juice, lemon juice, prunes, raisins, sugar and cinnamon in a small saucepan over a low heat.
  2. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing and stirring the fruit to soften the prunes and plump the raisins.
  3. Make sure the bottom does not stick and the mixture doesn't boil.
  4. Remove pot from heat and allow contents to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cinnamon and walnuts, if using, and process in food processor until it forms a thick puree.
  6. Add a bit more orange juice or water to thin the puree if necessary.
  7. Taste and add 1 tablespoons of sugar at a time until filling is desired sweetness.
  8. Filling should be thick and moist.
  9. Chill filling slightly before using.
  10. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  11. If chilled filling is too stiff to spread, loosen with a bit of warm juice or water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 83.46 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Sodium 6.61mg 0%
Potassium 241.28mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.35g 6%
Sugars 10.22g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 0.9g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 9.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.88 Kcal (1000 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.3g 1%
Sodium 18.93mg 0%
Potassium 690.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 55.39g 6%
Sugars 29.26g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 4%
Protein 2.56g 2%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 5%
Calcium 28.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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