Poppy Seed Filling Recipe: How to Make Poppy Seed Filling

• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup milk
• ⅛ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup poppy seeds
• ¼ cup raisins (optional)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, milk, sugar, and lemon zest. Cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Grind the poppy seeds using a mortar and pestle, spice grinder, coffee grinder, or food processor.

3. 3

   Add the ground poppy seeds and raisins to the milk mixture and reduce to low heat.

4. 4

   Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick and homogenous, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

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