Lekvar Prune Plum Filling

== Description ==
Found this on-line requested by a fellow Zarrie needed for my lekvar (LEHK-vahr) Kugel recipe.( 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.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups pitted prunes, lightly packed
* ⅔ cup water
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* ⅓ cup brown sugar
== Directions ==
# Simmer ingredients 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.
Category:Scandinavian Appetizers
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