Traditional Charoset Recipe
Charoset (also known as Haroset) is a traditional mixture of fruits and nuts eaten on matzo at the passover seder. It represents the mortar used for the bricks when the Israelites where slaves in Egypt. It’s a delicious recipe that all can enjoy, Jewish or not!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large red apples, peeled + chopped*
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup dates, pitted + chopped (or raisins)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- optional: pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup sweet red wine (or grape juice)
Instructions
In a food processor (my preference):
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse several times until mixture comes together into a thick, chunky paste.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
In a bowl:
- Give apples, walnuts and dates a finer chop to break up any bigger pieces.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
* Peeling is a personal preference. Feel free to leave unpeeled if desired.
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/charoset-recipe/