 Charoset
or charoses is a sweet, lumpy paste served
during the Passover Seder. Known in Jewish
cuisine, it is a favorite of children. Some
people believe it is the tastiest thing
eaten during the holiday. The consistency is
intended to remind those participating in
the Seder of the bricks and mortar their
ancestors made as slaves in Ancient Egypt.
There are as many recipes for charoset as
there are Jewish families, but a typical
recipe from the Eastern European (or
Ashkenazi) tradition would include crushed
nuts, apples, cinnamon, sweet wine, and
honey. Recipes in the Sephardic tradition
usually include raisins and may also include
ingredients native to the Middle East, such
as figs, dates, and sesame seeds.
Recipe:
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1.5 C peeled, cored and chopped apples (MacIntosh,
preferably)
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.75 C finely chopped walnuts
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2 T sweet red wine
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1 tsp. cinnamon
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2 T honey
Mix together and refrigerate overnight for
best flavor. Adjust seasoning, if necessary,
after it's chilled. For a family Sedar,
triple this recipe. Serve with
matzah.
Or just eat with a spoon.
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