Passover Charoset
This easy Passover Charoset recipe blends fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a harmonious mix of honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and sweet red wine or grape juice. It captures the traditional flavors symbolizing the mortar used by Israelites in Egypt, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture ideal for your Seder table. Quick to prepare and customizable for dietary needs, it brings tradition and fresh flavors to your holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 medium crisp and tart apples, peeled and finely diced
Nuts
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or toasted matzah crumbs/seeds for nut-free version)
Liquids & Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup sweet red wine or grape juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan version)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash, peel, and finely dice the apples into small pieces. Chop the walnuts into bite-sized bits. Measure out the cinnamon, honey, lemon juice, and red wine or grape juice.
- Combine the Components: In a medium mixing bowl, add the diced apples and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the mixture.
- Mix in the Liquids: Pour the red wine or grape juice into the bowl. Add honey and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Chill and Let Flavors Meld: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to marry beautifully and the apples to soften slightly.
- Final Taste and Serve: Give your Passover Charoset a final stir before serving. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if needed, then transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
- Dice fruits and nuts into small, uniform pieces for easy eating and traditional consistency.
- Chill charoset before serving to enhance flavor blending and refreshing taste.
- Use honey sparingly to maintain balanced, natural sweetness.
- Add lemon juice last to prevent apples from browning if preparing early.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Passover, Charoset, Seder, Jewish Holiday, Traditional Recipe, Gluten Free, Vegan Options
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