Simple Charoset with Dates
Yield 1.5 cups
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Description
Absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and perfect for Passover!Kosher, Pareve
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple peeled and grated thinly
- 20 units (200-300g) Medjool dates without the pits
- 1/3 cup (50g) raw almonds unsalted
- 1/3 cup (50g) raw walnuts unsalted
- 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet wine, like Manischewitz or grape juice/apple juice
- optional ground ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Put the grated apple, dates, almonds, walnuts, and cinnamon in a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture a few times until the nuts and dates are finely chopped, but not completely pureed.
- Add the sweet red wine or grape juice and pulse the mixture a few more times until everything is well combined and the mixture has a slightly chunky texture.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more cinnamon for flavorfulness.
- Transfer the Charoset to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Depending on your personal preference, you can make your Charoset smooth or chunky. If you like a smooth consistency, you can add a little bit more wine or grape juice. If you prefer a chunkier consistency, process the dates and nuts into larger pieces.
- Using a food processor to chop the dates and nuts will make the process much quicker and more efficient. Just be sure not to over-process the ingredients, as you want the Charoset to have some texture.
- Charoset tastes best when it has time to sit and allow the flavors to meld together. Make your Charoset a day or two in advance and store it in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
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