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There is a spot reserved on the Seder Plate for this fruit paste, which is meant to recall the mortar the Israelites used to lay bricks in Egypt. Made from chopped dates and raisins, nuts, and wine, charoset stands out as the sweetest food on the Seder table. Courtesy of the Women’s Branch of the OU.
2 cups pitted dates
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup ground walnuts or almonds
1/2 cup Jeunesse Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine
1/2 teaspoon Gefen Cinnamon
Cut dates and raisins in small pieces (spray knife with cooking spray to keep from sticking).
Put in bowl and add ground nuts, wine and spices.
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Amazing flavor I wasn’t able to make it exactly because I didn’t have the means to grind my nuts very well. So, I opted to use 1/4 c ground almond flour and dumped it all in my food processor. I pulsed it until desired consistency and refrigerated as I was making it several days in advance. I was also a bit generous with my measure of ground dried ginger and cinnamon. One other thing: the only wine I had in the house was Manischewitz Concord Grape. The day I made it and tasted it, I thought it was just ok. However, by the time I served it, 4 days later, it was phenomenal. This Charoset bit back! Everyone adored it, even my most finicky eater.
We are so happy that the charoset was a big hit for your family!