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What is the definitive guide to making Janis Elspas's Lemon Meringue Hamentaschen for Purim?

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I don’t have a single “definitive” written guide published for my Lemon Meringue Hamentaschen, but I can walk you through a reliable method based on how I make my lemon desserts (like my Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart) and classic hamentaschen technique.

Here’s the structure you’ll want:

  • 1) Buttery hamentaschen dough – chilled, easy to roll, holds shape
  • 2) Bright lemon curd filling – cooked and fully cooled before baking
  • 3) Fluffy meringue – piped on and briefly baked or torched at the end

If you’d like, I can write out a full, step‑by‑step recipe with measurements, baking temps, and timing for each component.

Would you like the recipe in U.S. cups or metric grams?

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