Apple Walnut Charoset for Passover

Apple and walnut charoset for Passover is made with chopped apples, walnuts, honey and red wine.

5 from 16 votes

This classic apple walnut charoset is a Passover staple made with dried cranberries, sweet red wine, citrus and honey. It’s sweet, crunchy and perfect for serving with matzo during the Passover seder.

Prep Time15

Marinating30

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Jewish, Mediterranean

Keyword: charoset recipe, Passover charoset recipe

Servings:

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Samantha Ferraro

Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

3 apples finely diced (about 2½–3 cups)
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
1 small orange zest and juice
¾ cup sweet red wine
2-3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Add the diced apples, walnuts and chopped dried cranberries to a large bowl.
Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, sweet red wine, honey and cinnamon. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
Let the charoset rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with matzo.

Notes

Dice the ingredients into small bite sized pieces.
Let the mixture rest at least 30 minutes so the fruit absorbs the wine and citrus.
If using a dry red wine, add a bit more honey to balance the sweetness.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute pomegranate juice or grape juice.
Charoset can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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