Ashkephardic Charoset Recipe

Name: Ashkephardic Charoset Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts; 2 small Granny Smith apples (about 10 ounces), peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 4 ounces dates (about 3/4 cup), pitted and quartered; 4 ounces dried figs (about 3/4 cup), stemmed and quartered; 1/3 cup kosher-for-Passover brandy; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Matzo, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts
2 small Granny Smith apples (about 10 ounces), peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 ounces dates (about 3/4 cup), pitted and quartered
4 ounces dried figs (about 3/4 cup), stemmed and quartered
1/3 cup kosher-for-Passover brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Matzo, for serving

1
Place walnuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse until finely chopped but not a paste, about 20 (1-second) pulses.
2
Transfer to a large bowl.
3
Place apples and lemon juice in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 25 (1-second) pulses.
4
Transfer to the bowl with the walnuts and set aside.
5
Place dates and figs in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 30 to 40 (1-second) pulses.
6
Set aside in the bowl of the food processor.
7
Place brandy in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat (be careful not to let the brandy drip into the flame if you have a gas stove).
8
Remove from heat; add reserved date-fig mixture, cinnamon, and orange zest; and stir to combine.
9
Let sit for 10 minutes.
10
Stir fig mixture into reserved apple-walnut mixture until combined.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Serve with matzo.

304

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, 2 small Granny Smith apples (about 10 ounces), peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 4 ounces dates (about 3/4 cup), pitted and quartered, and more.

Yes, Ashkephardic Charoset Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!