Kolache Fillings

 

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blueberry kolache filling

for 16 kolaches

8 oz. fresh or frozen blueberries

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1. combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8–10 minutes. remove pan from heat and mash the blueberries with a wooden spoon until chunky; let cool. spoon about 1 tbsp. filling into each kolache before baking.

apricot kolache filling

for 16 kolaches

4 oz. dried apricots

finely chopped

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1. combine the apricots and 3/4 cup water in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. cook, stirring occasionally, until the water is evaporated and apricots are plump. add the sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 8–10 minutes; remove pan from heat and let cool. spoon about 1 tbsp. filling into each kolache before baking.

cottage cheese kolache filling

for 16 kolaches

4 oz. cottage cheese

2 oz. cream cheese

at room temperature

2 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. lemon juice

1 egg yolk

1. place the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and egg yolk in a medium bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. spoon about 1 tbsp. filling into each kolache before baking.