Israeli Charoset

Celebrate tradition with a flavorful twist by making Israeli Charoset, a vibrant and nutritious component of the Passover seder plate. This easy, no-cook recipe combines crisp Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates, the crunch of walnuts and almonds, and a warm hint of cinnamon. A splash of sweet red wine and freshly squeezed orange juice enhances the flavors, while honey ties it all together with a luscious touch. Prepared in just 15 minutes, this dish is not only a symbolic staple but also a versatile accompaniment, perfect served as a dip with matzah or a topping for roasted dishes. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld and enjoy a fresh, sweet way to honor tradition. Keywords: Israeli Charoset, Passover recipe, no-cook charoset, sweet and nutty charoset, traditional holiday dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Pink Lady preferred)
• 10 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup almonds
• 0.25 cup sweet red wine (such as Manischewitz)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and finely chop the apples. Alternatively, you can grate the apples for a smoother texture.

Step 2

Place the apples in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the Medjool dates, walnuts, and almonds. Add them to the bowl with the apples.

Step 4

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the sweet red wine, honey, and orange juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 6

Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or orange juice to taste, if desired.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as part of a Passover seder or as a delicious accompaniment to any meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1132.2 grams (1132.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2009

Total Fat 115.20g	148%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 240.00g	87%
Dietary Fiber 41.70g	149%
Total Sugars 175.60g
Protein 35.70g	71%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1994mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 44.9%