Mixed Fruit and Nut Blend in Traditional Passover Dish
Passover's Delight: Charoset - The Mortar of Freedom
Dive into the taste of tradition with Charoset, a mouthwatering Passover dish that represents the mortar used by our ancestors during their enslavement in Egypt. This Ashkenazic recipe, courtesy of Leslie Jonath's mother, blends apples, walnuts, and sweet wine for a divine mix.
This charity of flavors was showcased in our Passover Recipes gallery, but don't limit yourself! Charoset is a perfect fit for a Rosh Hashanah feast too.
- Serving Size: 2 1/2 cups
- Difficulty Level: A cinch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes resting time
Ingredients (8)
- 1 1/4 cups toasted walnuts
- 1 pound Granny Smith apples (around 3 small apples), peeled, cored, and chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup kosher sweet wine, like Manischewitz
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Matzo, for serving
Instructions
- Chuck the walnuts into a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse until finely chopped but not pasty, approximately 20 quick pulses. Transfer to a medium dish.
- Pitch the apples and lemon juice into the food processor and pulse until they're finely chopped, about 25 quick pulses. Marry these with the walnuts in the bowl.
- Pour in the wine and cinnamon to the apple-walnut mixture, stirring until everything's combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the charoset rest to allow its flavors to meld, for at least 30 minutes. Serve with matzo.
This traditional Passover dish doesn't have to stay confined to its usual occasion. Charoset can also star in a Rosh Hashanah meal or other gatherings. Don't forget it can liven up a charcuterie board, adds a twist to casual picnics, or even blend traditions in holiday buffets outside of Passover! Bon appétit!
Charoset's delightful flavor profile can transcend its traditional Passover roots, sparking joy at gatherings on other Jewish holidays or non-traditional occasions. A unique take, pomegranate charoset, might be a more accessible choice for family gatherings due to its lack of wine.
- The delicious Charoset recipe, a traditional Passover dish, also finds a place in other Jewish holidays, such as Rosh Hashanah.
- Charoset, symbolizing the mortar used by our ancestors, can extend its presence beyond Passover and can even liven up a charcuterie board or picnic.
- In the collection of Passover Recipes, you'll find the tantalizing recipe for Jonath's mother's Charoset dish, an Ashkenazic delight.
- The Charoset recipe's ingredients, including walnuts, apples, sweet wine, and spices, offer a divine nutritional combination for a delightful Uncategorized dish.
