Charoset
Charoset is a side dish or appetizer that is served during the Passover holiday. It is traditionally made with chopped nuts, apples, a sweetener, and red wine. The red wine that is typically used is Manischewitz which is a very sweet Kosher for Passover wine. Manischewitz used to be the only "K for P" wine game in town. However, nowadays you can find good quality K for P wines out there. I decided to go for Rioja. It's not a sweet wine so that's why I used both (organic) brown sugar and (organic) honey. I definitely suggest using a wine that you enjoy drinking though. The combination of apples provide a nice balance (Granny Smith is tart and Gala and Fuji are naturally sweeter). The cinnamon enhances the sweetness without adding sugar. Toast the walnuts, it makes a difference. Don't forget the salt because it balances out the dish. Also, make it a day in advance so the flavors can develop. That's what makes this "just right."
Equipment
- large bowl
- toaster oven
Ingredients
- 3 organic apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji)
- 1 1/2 cups organic walnuts toasted
- 2 tbs organic brown sugar
- 1 tbs organic honey
- 1/2 cup good quality red wine see notes
- 2 tsp organic ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal https://amzn.to/3ZRuGXG **
Instructions
- Peel, core, and small dice the apples.
- Toast the walnuts
- In large bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix to combine.
Notes
Note I did not use a sweet wine. If you use a sweet wine (like Manishewitz I would adjust the sweetener accordingly).
Note by using a combination of apples you balance out the flavors. I like Granny Smith for tartness and either Fuji or Gala are nice sweeter apples.
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