Spiced Charoset with Apples, Nuts, and Red Wine

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

A fragrant and finely chopped charoset combining tart apples, toasted nuts, sweet honey, and a splash of red wine to evoke the flavors of Passover. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover 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 120 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

• 2 medium, peeled and finely diced Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp sweet red grape juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 peeled and finely diced Granny Smith apples with 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup red wine, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp sweet red grape juice.
3. Step 3: Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture has a moist, chunky texture.
4. Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving as a Passover accompaniment.