Date and Walnut Charoset with Cinnamon and Honey
Sweet and spiced charoset made from chopped dates, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon and honey, ideal for the Passover Seder table. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Medjool dates, walnuts, apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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
- 1 1/2 cups pitted and chopped Medjool dates
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 medium peeled and grated apple
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups pitted and chopped Medjool dates with 1 cup chopped walnuts and 1 peeled and grated medium apple.
- Step 2: Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the bowl.
- Step 3: Stir all ingredients together until well mixed and sticky, with the honey evenly coating the fruits and nuts.
- Step 4: Chill the charoset in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving alongside matzo at your Passover meal.








