Description
Charoset is a traditional Jewish dish enjoyed during Passover, combining sweet and tart flavors with a mixture of apples, nuts, raisins, and spices. This easy-to-make recipe blends Gala and Granny Smith apples with walnuts, raisins, honey, and cinnamon, enhanced by a touch of sweet red wine and fresh lemon juice. Served chilled or at room temperature, Charoset is perfectly paired with crunchy matzo for a delightful and symbolic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Nuts
- 2 Gala Apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 Granny Smith Apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup Walnut, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1 Lemon, juiced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Red Wine
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
To Serve
- 8 pieces Matzo
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peeled and chopped Gala and Granny Smith apples, finely chopped walnuts, raisins, honey, sweet red wine, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all components are well combined to a uniform consistency.
- Chill or Rest: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop. Alternatively, you can let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes if you prefer to serve it sooner, which also softens the texture slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy the charoset on its own or serve it alongside crunchy matzo pieces for a traditional Passover dish. This preparation can be served chilled or at room temperature based on preference.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor contrast in the charoset.
- Adjust honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet charoset.
- For a smoother texture, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor but avoid over-processing to maintain some chunkiness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If unavailable, substitute walnuts with other nuts like almonds or pecans for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Jewish
Keywords: Charoset, Passover recipe, Jewish holiday, traditional dish, matzo, sweet apples, walnut, no-cook recipe
