ELLEN ROSEN’S ‘JUST RIGHT’ HAMANTASCHEN – Gourmania

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (500 g) pitted prunes
• 1 cup raisins (such as Thompson)
• 2 or 3 soda crackers (or melba toast)
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• orange liqueur or orange juice, to taste
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups (approximately) all-purpose flour
• 1 beaten egg (for glazing)