Persian Orange Blossom Hamantaschen with Apricot & Pistachio Filling

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Purim is just around the corner and that means it’s Hamantaschen Season!

Hamantaschen is a cookie associated with the Jewish holiday Purim in Spring. Purim is otherwise known as the Jewish Mardi Gras or Halloween where everyone dresses in costume, has fun, and hold lively parties. It is a time for charity and to give gifts and food to family and friends.

Hamantaschen is traditionally eaten during Purim to signify the triumph of the Jewish people over Haman. Haman was a Prime Minister who wanted to massacre the Jews in Persia because Mordechai, who was Jewish, refused to bow down to him. Esther, the beautiful Queen of Persia, heard news of this. (She was Jewish by the way but her husband the King didn’t know this.) Esther saved the Jews from slaughter by convincing the King to execute Haman and his cronies.

Hamantaschen’s triangular shape signifies Haman’s hat and the poppy seeds represent fleas in his hair because I guess the evil Haman also had hygiene issues. In Israel, the triangle shape symbolizes Haman’s ears “oznei Haman”. The actual origin of this pastry traces back to the medieval times. Montaschen is the German word for “poppy seed pocket” The Ashkenazi Jews adopted this cookie and assimilated it into their religious traditions.

I thought the story of Esther and Haman was intriguing which inspired me to incorporate the flavors of Persia in my recipe.

The tender buttery, flakey cream cheese pastry was infused with orange blossom water, orange juice and orange zest. The filling is made from a purée of dried apricots, pistachios, honey, cinnamon, and cardamom. I sprinkled the pastry exterior with poppy seeds and turbinado sugar which lends a light crunchy texture with every bite. The result is a subtle balance of floral, fruity, nutty, and sweet flavors. It is a beautiful and elegant tasting pastry just like Queen Esther but with an aesthetically unpleasant rustic exterior like Haman.

From @tinyhappykitchen on IG: https://lnkd.in/gSMfiMNC

They look awesome! ❤️

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