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Apple and Cranberry Charoset for Passover

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Apple and cranberry Passover charoset is tart and fruity, mixed with pomegranate seeds and a touch of honey for sweetness.

Apple and cranberry Passover charoset is tart and fruity, mixed with pomegranate seeds and a touch of honey for sweetness.

Passover Charoset Recipe

This is my mom’s charoset recipe. Every Passover as a kid, she would make charoset, of course. I remember dunking my matzo into the chunky apple mixture and I knew I couldn’t stop. It is sweet, tart and crunchy.

This apple and cranberry charoset is full of fresh ingredients with just a touch of sweetness from honey. Mom told me to add fresh, whole cranberries (not dried) which gives it a gorgeous color and perfect tart-puckery flavor. I then mellowed the tartness with some honey, fresh orange juice and snappy pomegranate seeds.

What Does  Charoset Represent?

Charoset represents the “mud” that the Jews would stomp in to make the clay for building. Anything goes in charoset, apples, fruit, dried fruit, you name it. I’ve even seen charoset truffles and dried fruit charoset, chunky charoset, you name it, there’s a charoset for it.

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A Quick Passover History Lesson

The holiday of Passover is a very well known one with most religions. Passover or “Pesach” in Hebrew is the celebration of the Jews exiting from Egypt. In addition, Pass-over literally means that. When God was slaying the 1st born son of Egyptian families, he would “pass-over” Jewish homes. With Passover, comes the festive dinner, called a seder where 6  items are displayed on a seder plate, each representing something significant.

A hard boiled egg represents fertility and renewal, marror  or bitter herb (usually horseradish) symbolizes the bitterness the Jews had to go through in slavery.

Charoset, as mentioned previously represents the mud used, a shank bone represents the lamb that was sacrificed because the Jews had to paint the blood of the lamb around their door so that God would “pass over”.

Karpas, another bitter herb (usually parsley) is dipped into salt water and also represents the bitterness and tears hat the slaves endured. And finally, hazaret, which is another bitter green is used to represent the bitterness that he slaves went through, usually lettuce.

Apple and cranberry Passover charoset is tart and fruity, mixed with pomegranate seeds and a touch of honey for sweetness.

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Apple and Cranberry Charoset

Apple and cranberry Passover charoset is tart and fruity, mixed with pomegranate seeds and a touch of honey for sweetness.
Prep Time10 mins
Marinating20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish, Mediterranean
Keyword: charoset recipe, Passover charoset recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 orange zest and juice
  • 3/4 cup sweet red wine
  • 2 tablespoons honey
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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and taste for seasoning. Allow to rest in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes so all flavors combine together.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

This was was originally published March, 2013 and updated March, 2021 with nutritional information.

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  1. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    March 24, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Nice, these days I am craving for refreshing fruit salad type of dishes such as your charoset. I enjoyed reading through your post and learning more about the Jewish religion. For a very long time I had no idea what Passover was, it’s not common this side of the world.

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      March 24, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Oh yay I am so glad I told the story..I just said a quick version though 🙂

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    March 24, 2013 at 5:51 am

    Looks like it is time for me to try charoset for the first time.

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      March 24, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Yes! It is so easy! Happy Easter and Passover 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    March 24, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I love this recipe! I just love cranberries and apples together! I’m bookmarking your recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    March 24, 2013 at 8:09 am

    This was always my favorite part of Passover! Love your mom’s recipe!

    Reply
  5. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    March 24, 2013 at 8:39 am

    This sounds good for anytime of year, Samantha!

    Reply
  6. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says

    March 24, 2013 at 9:32 am

    This looks beautiful and tasty! Thank you for sharing the recipe and the tradition behind your dish.

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    March 24, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Wow, if I had had this growing up I would have had a totally different perception of this dish!

    Reply
  8. Sherron@SimplyGourmet says

    March 24, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    I love being introduced to new dishes and this sounds amazing. I love that it has a story to go along with it too. Food takes on a whole new meaning if and when it symbolizes something of importance. Thank you for sharing this recipe and information.

    Reply
  9. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

    March 24, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this lovely post. I enjoyed learning more about the meaning of Passover, and this traditional dish! Sounds very good! 😉

    Reply
  10. Bea says

    March 24, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing the short version of the Passover holiday. Your Apple and Cranberry Charoset looks {and sounds} so good.

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    March 24, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    We used to eat a “seder” dinner on Holy Thursday with another Catholic family. Our charoset wasn’t too appealing…but this was back in the 70’s before you could look up recipes on the Internet. I remember it having chopped apples, walnuts and cinnamon. Yours looks SO much better! Wishing you a Happy Passover!

    Reply
  12. Family Foodie says

    March 24, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    What a beautiful post with a gorgeous recipe. I love being introduced to new traditions and recipes through #SundaySupper

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    March 25, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Charoset sounds delicious! I love the fruit combination in yours…yum!

    Reply
  14. Beryl Shore says

    March 24, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    Yum! I will have to try your mom’s charoset recipe! However, I laughed when I saw that delicious-looking but treif recipe right beneath! Are you testing me?

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      March 24, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Beryl! Thank you for the comment..this was a very old post where other bloggers linked in and some are yes, not kosher. I will be updating the post very soon!!

      Reply

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