Traditional Apple & Walnut Charoset
Charoset is an essential component of Passover, and one of the main items found on a Seder plate. It's a sweet combination of crisp apples, crunchy toasted walnuts, lemon, a bit of cinnamon, red wine, and if you're feeling like it, raisins or other dried fruit. Charoset is best enjoyed over matzo, either on its own or with horseradish or chopped liver. Light, sweet, and crunchy!
Pin Recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) walnut halves or pieces
- 3 medium Gala apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup red wine, something good enough to drink, but on the sweeter side
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar, or honey
- 1 lemon, zested and 1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts. Place walnuts in a medium dry skillet, then set over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. They can burn easily, so don’t leave them unattended. Finely chop the walnuts, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients. To the walnuts, add diced apples, ¼ cup red wine, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Toss to thoroughly mix, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding additional lemon juice, salt, or wine, as needed. Charoset can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled, but I like to let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make-ahead: You can prepare charoset a day in advance, which often enhances the flavor since the apples, wine, and spices get more time to mingle. Simply cover and refrigerate.
- Store: Store any remaining charoset in an airtight container and refrigerate. It should stay fresh for around three days. If the mixture looks a bit dry, stir in a little extra wine or lemon juice before serving again.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Tag @wellseasonedstudio and hashtag it #wellseasonedstudio!
