Hungarian Lekvar Apricot or Prune Butter

A simple, three-ingredient Hungarian fruit butter, ideal for pastries or spreading on rolls.

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling water with dried apricots or prunes in a saucepan; cook until the fruit is soft.

  2. Remove from heat and purée the fruit until smooth.

  3. Return the purée to the saucepan, add sugar, and cook until the mixture is thick, adjusting sweetness as desired.

  4. To can, fill hot sterilized jars with the hot lekvar, leaving 1/4 inch headspace, then seal with lids and rings.

  5. Process jars in a water bath for 10 minutes, then cool before storing.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Sugar: 28 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g