Classic Cozy Charoset Recipe Easy Homemade for Festive Gatherings
A cozy, comforting charoset recipe combining tart apples, warm spices, and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings and Passover celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (about ½ inch pieces)
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- ⅓ cup raisins or chopped dates
- ¼ cup sweet red wine or grape juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop 3 medium apples into small, uniform pieces (about ½ inch).
- Toast ½ cup chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, toasted walnuts, and ⅓ cup raisins or chopped dates. Stir gently to mix.
- Add ¼ cup sweet red wine or grape juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger to the bowl.
- Mix everything thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is moist but not soupy. Adjust honey or lemon juice to taste if needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and texture firm up.
- Before serving, give the charoset a quick stir. Drain excess juice if necessary or add a bit more chopped nuts for crunch.
Notes
Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning; chilling the charoset for at least 30 minutes improves flavor and texture. For a smoother texture, pulse briefly in a food processor. Can substitute nuts for seeds for nut allergies. Keep refrigerated up to 3 days; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup per serv
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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