Charoset-Inspired Apple and Nut Spread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A sweet and textured spread combining apples, nuts, and warm spices, inspired by the traditional Passover charoset. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs apple, walnuts, red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and finely diced apple
1/2 cup, finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup red wine
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 medium peeled and finely diced apples, 1/4 cup red wine, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften but still retain some texture.
Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts and 1 tbsp lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
Step 3: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving chilled as a spread or dip.