Lightly Spiced Charoset with Apples and Walnuts

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A fresh and fragrant charoset combining crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and warm spices, suitable for Passover and holiday meals. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs granny smith apples, toasted 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: 15 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 peeled and finely chopped granny smith apples with 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup red wine, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the bowl.
  3. Step 3: Stir all ingredients well until evenly mixed and the apples are coated with the sweet-spiced wine mixture.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the charoset for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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