How to Make Central European Charoset

Charoset is a traditional food used in the Passover seder. Use this recipe - a mixture of apples, walnuts and cinnamon - to make the charoset most Americans are familiar with. This recipe is kosher for Passover and serves 8.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 c. kosher wines
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1 tsp. lemon juices
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 c. walnuts
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• chef's knives
• 1 small Granny Smith apples
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• Chef's Knives
• Mixing Bowls
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• Mixing bowls
• 1 small Granny Smith apples
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1/4 c. kosher wines
• 1 c. walnuts
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. lemon juices
• 2 tbsp. orange juice

1. Whisk together the wine, orange juice, honey and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Use a large knife to roughly chop the walnuts.

3. Place the walnuts in a medium-sized bowl. Add the raisins.

4. Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apple pieces. Add the apple to the nut and raisin mixture and toss to evenly distribute.

5. Stir the wine mixture and pour it over the nuts, raisins and apples. Toss to coat.

6. Cover with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid. Place in the refrigerator and allow the flavors to blend for at least an hour.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

[PattyOh]

on 12/30/2007 Yum-o. This is traditional Charoset at its best!