Strawberry-Raspberry Filling with Orange Zest (Hamentashen)

By sschwartz

Ingredients

• 1 pint (2 cups) raspberries
• 2 cups cut strawberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 cup fresh raspberries and 1 cup fresh strawberries with 3/4 cup sugar in pan. Simmer on low heat until sugar is melted and mixture is very liquid, about 5 minutes.

Combine orangse juice and water in a bowl. Add to pan with berries. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil and is clear and thick.

Pour hot mixture into a large bowl. Cool until warm and fold in remaining 2 cups of berries and orange zest. Cool overnight in refrigerator.