Charoset with Pomegranate and Toasted Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A symbolic Passover side dish blending apples, nuts, and spices to represent the mortar of Egyptian slavery, enhanced with jewel-like pomegranate seeds. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs apples, walnuts, dates for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 115 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 8 Jewish cuisine 115 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, finely chopped apples
1/2 cup, chopped and toasted walnuts
1/2 cup, chopped dates
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped apples, 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup chopped dates, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp cloves; mix until fully combined.
Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and textures to soften.
Step 3: Just before serving, gently fold in 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds to add vibrant color and a burst of tartness.