Haroset with apples, pears and roasted walnuts
6 servings
25 minutes
Charoset is a traditional Jewish dish symbolizing the clay from which ancient Jews made bricks in Egypt. This version combines the freshness of apples and pears with the rich aroma of roasted walnuts. Honey and sweet wine add a delicate caramel note to the dish, while cinnamon and orange zest provide spice. Fresh mint finishes the flavor with a light coolness. Charoset is often served at Passover as part of the festive meal but also pairs wonderfully with cheese, matzah, or simply as a dessert. Its texture is soft and slightly crunchy due to the nuts, and its taste is sweet yet balanced with subtle tart-fruity notes. It is not only delicious but also deeply symbolic, connecting generations and traditions.
1
Pour the nuts into a small pan and place over medium heat. Roast, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the nuts are browned. Cool and chop slightly. Transfer to a bowl.
- Walnuts: 165 g
2
Clean the apple and pear. Cut them in half and remove the seeds. Cut everything into small cubes.
- Green apples: 1 piece
- Chinese Pears: 1 piece
3
Add an apple and pear, wine, honey, orange zest, and cinnamon to the nuts. Mix well and add more honey if desired.
- Walnuts: 165 g
- Green apples: 1 piece
- Chinese Pears: 1 piece
- Red sweet wine: 3 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Orange zest: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.8 teaspoon
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
4
Sprinkle with finely chopped mint and serve.
- Fresh mint: to taste