Description
Charoset is a traditional sweet apple and nut mixture served during Passover. This recipe combines the flavors of chopped apples, walnuts, sweet wine, honey, and warm spices to create a delicious and symbolic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Gala or Fuji)
Walnuts:
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Wine or Grape Juice:
- 1/2 cup sweet red wine (such as Manischewitz) or grape juice
Honey:
- 1 tablespoon honey
Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Apples and Walnuts: In a medium bowl, mix the chopped apples and walnuts together.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Stir in the wine or grape juice, honey, cinnamon, and cloves (if using).
- Combine Well: Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Allow to Rest: Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the charoset at room temperature or chilled, either as part of the Passover Seder or as a sweet spread.
Notes
- Charoset can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.
- For a smoother texture, pulse ingredients in a food processor.
- Variations: Try making charoset with pears, raisins, or dates for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
