Charoset-Inspired Apple-Walnut Compote with Cinnamon
A sweet and spiced apple and walnut compote inspired by the traditional Passover charoset, perfect as a condiment or spread. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs apples, peeled and diced, walnuts, chopped, 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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups peeled and diced apples, 1/4 cup red wine, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over medium heat.
- Step 2: Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until the apples become tender and the mixture thickens to a chunky compote consistency.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Allow to cool slightly before serving as a traditional Passover charoset accompaniment or spread.
