With chopped
apples, walnuts, and raisins all sweetened with honey, wine, and warming spices, this charoset recipe will perfect the must-have addition to your Seder plate. All you need are 8 ingredients and under an hour to complete this classic side dish. Whether you serve it alongside your brisket or with matzo, this charoset should be the one you reach for. Here’s everything you need to know:
What is charoset?
Charoset is a medley of apples, walnuts, and raisins that’s sweetened with honey, spices, and kosher wine. A significant part of the Passover celebration (it represents the mortar used to stack the bricks to make the pyramids), it’s a sweet side dish that completes the Seder plate.
Charoset variations:
Feel free to swap in your preferred nuts and dried fruit in your charoset, from pecans and pistachios to dried figs and pomegranates. The only thing we wouldn’t recommend subbing in here is your more standard red wine. In this recipe (and in many American households) the key to a good charoset is using sweet, Kosher wine like Manischewitz. The taste borders on grape juice, and lends a sweetness to balance out the tart apples.
Serving ideas for charoset:
Charoset is often served as a sweet pairing to matzo during Passover, but its versatility doesn’t stop there. It can also be used as a topping to your yogurt for breakfast, alongside your brisket, or even on top of your favorite Passover dessert.
Storage:
Charoset can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If preparing in advance, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent apples from browning. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around 3 days.
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