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Ashkephardic Charoset

Charoset pureed with dates, apples, walnuts, raisins, banana, sweet wine, cinnamon. Blending of Ashkenazi, Sephardic traditions. Kosher, Pesach

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates, tightly packed
  • 3/4 cup walnut halves
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 small ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons sweet kosher wine, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • A few apple slices, walnut halves, and lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pulse the pitted dates and walnut halves in a food processor till they form a crumbly mixture.
  2. Add raisins, banana, apple, sweet wine, cinnamon and black pepper to the processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes, scraping the sides periodically, until mixture becomes the consistency of a sticky paste (like hummus).Taste the mixture. Add kosher wine for more sweetness and to soften the mixture, if desired.
  3. Best when served chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Please note that apples and bananas will begin to oxidize after the first day, and the mixture may darken in color. This is normal and does not affect the taste of the charoset.

Notes

  • You will also need: Food processor
  • Before serving, I like to garnish the charoset plate with a walnut half and apple slices. Sprinkle the garnishing apple slices with lemon juice so they don’t turn brown. Place a walnut in the center, then create flower petals with the apple slices in a spiral around the walnut.
  • Before serving, I like to garnish the charoset plate with a walnut half and apple slices. Sprinkle the garnishing apple slices with lemon juice so they don’t turn brown. Place a walnut in the center, then create flower petals with the apple slices in a spiral around the walnut.

Nutrition Information

Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 320mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 320mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.