Description
Passover Charoset is a sweet and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday. This traditional blend features fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices, creating a delicious contrast that enhances your Passover table. Not only does it symbolize the mortar used by Jewish slaves in Egypt, but its delightful taste also makes it a versatile treat for any occasion. Enjoy it as a side dish during your Seder meal, spread on matzah, or as an elegant appetizer paired with cheese. With its easy preparation and customizable nature, Passover Charoset is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy guests of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 2 Gala apples
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
- Brown sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of clove
- 3–4 tablespoons sweet Kosher red apple vinegar
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop all apples.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced apples with walnuts, honey, cinnamon, apple vinegar, nutmeg, and clove.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with brown sugar as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use crisp apples for the best texture. Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor. For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.