Method

1) Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.
2) Make the pastry crust by mixing all the ingredients together in a food processor.
3) Wrap in cling wrap and flatten. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
4) Add the sultanas, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, sugar, and butter to the food processor and pulse gently to combine.
5) Stir in the grated apple.
6) Roll out the dough on a floured surface so it is ¼ inch thick.
7) Using a 3 inch cutter make round templates.
8) Put a spoonful of filling into each circle.
9) Draw up the sides to form a triangle, pinching the edges firmly together in the shape of a tricorn hat.
10) Line a baking tray with wax paper.
11) Transfer the Hamantschen and glaze with egg white.
12) Sprinkle with poppy seeds and candy sugar strands and bake for 15 -20 minutes or until golden brown.

To serve the stylish way: Dust with confectioner’s sugar.