Simmered Charoset with Apples, Nuts, and Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warm, spiced charoset combining apples, walnuts, and sweet red wine, perfect as a traditional Passover accompaniment or spread. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs apples, walnuts, red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, peeled and diced apples
• 1/2 cup, chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 peeled and diced medium apples, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup red wine, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves.
2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 20 minutes until the apples are tender and the liquid is slightly reduced.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Cool slightly before serving as a spread or accompaniment to roasted meats or matzah.
4. Step 4: Store leftover charoset in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.