Apple-Walnut Charoset with Cinnamon and Wine
A sweet, textured paste of finely chopped apples and walnuts mixed with red wine, honey, and warm spices, traditionally served during the Passover Seder to symbolize the mortar used by the Israelites in Egypt. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs tart apples, walnuts, red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 1 lb) tart apples
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place peeled and finely chopped tart apples and chopped walnuts in a medium bowl, then add red wine, honey, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Step 2: Stir vigorously with a spoon until the mixture becomes thick and sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
