Sweet and Fruity Passover Charoset with Apples and Walnuts (Print version)
A crisp, sweet Passover charoset with apples, toasted walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, honey, and sweet red wine.
# Ingredients:
For the charoset
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1 1/2 cups (165 g) walnuts
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4 medium crisp apples, such as Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith
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1/2 cup (75 g) raisins, roughly chopped if large
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1/3 cup (80 ml) kosher sweet red wine or purple grape juice
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
For serving
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Matzo, optional
# Instructions:
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Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Cool, then chop into small pieces.
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Core the apples and peel them if desired. Chop into small, even pieces about 1/4 inch wide and place in a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, stir together the wine or grape juice, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt until the honey loosens.
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Add the walnuts and raisins to the apples. Pour the dressing over the top and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Cover and let the charoset rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Stir, taste, and adjust with more honey, lemon, or wine if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Good to know:
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Resting for 30 minutes improves the flavor and texture.
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Use grape juice instead of wine for an alcohol-free version.
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The recipe makes about 4 cups.