Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset

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A traditional Passover dish featuring a harmonious blend of apples, walnuts, and pomegranate arils, sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon for a festive centerpiece. This middle eastern-inspired passover ready in about 25 minutes pairs (about 12 oz) Granny Smith apples, chopped Walnuts, Pomegranate arils for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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.

★ 4.3 (13 ratings) Prep: 25 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Core and finely chop the apples into 1/4-inch cubes until evenly sized.
  2. Step 2: In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup red wine until the walnuts are finely ground but not oily.
  3. Step 3: Add the chopped apples, 1/2 cup pomegranate arils, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 2 tbsp honey to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and holds together when pressed with your fingers, about 20 seconds.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped walnuts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pomegranate and Walnut Charoset?

Middle Eastern passover like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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