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Bubbie's Charoset

A Sephardic charoset recipe made with raisins, dates, dried figs and walnuts. This tasty spread is delicious on matzoh for Passover and a must-have on your seder plate.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 162 kcal
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 4 oz Medjool dates (about 7 pitted)
  • 4 dried figs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1-2 Tablespoons sweet red wine or fruit juice I used pomegranate juice

Instructions

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  1. Add nuts, raisins, dates, figs and applesauce into the food processor and process until combined, gently adding wine/juice as you grind to help keep it moving.
  2. Once the mixture is fully combined and looks like a coarse paste, remove the charoset from the processor and place it into a bowl or container.
  3. Serve as a spread for matzoh.
  4. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for later use. It should last at least 5-7 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • Dates: If your dates seem dry, you can soak them in water for 5-10 minutes to rehydrate before using.
  • Nuts: Walnuts or pecans are traditional, but I've also made this with almonds.
  • Halving the recipe: This recipe makes about 3.5 cups so if you're only making it for a small family, you could easily half the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%

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