Chunky Charoset
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Chunky Charoset
Description
This Chunky Charoset recipe mixes finely diced apples and pears with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, bound by purple grape juice and warmed with cinnamon and nutmeg. The fresh fruit pieces provide a crisp texture while the walnuts add crunch and a toasty note if toasted beforehand. The grape juice and spices bring moistness and gentle sweetness.
The preparation is straightforward, combining all ingredients until evenly mixed. To save time, the fruit and nuts can be pulsed briefly in a food processor to finely chop without turning to paste. Toasting walnuts before adding amplifies their flavor through the release of natural oils.
Charoset is best served fresh to maintain its attractive appearance but stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Raisins can substitute for cranberries if desired, adjusting sweetness and texture. The dish plays a symbolic and flavorful role in holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 Fuji apple finely diced
- 1 pear finely diced, bartlett
- ½ cup walnuts finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup grape juice purple
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until well-combined.
Notes
- Serve charoset fresh for the best appearance; it keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
- If dried cranberries are unavailable, raisins can be used instead without major changes in flavor.
- To save prep time, pulse the apples, pears, and walnuts briefly in a food processor, avoiding overprocessing to preserve texture.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat before adding to enhance their flavor by releasing natural oils.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 856 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 856kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 130g | 43% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 100g | 200% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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