Charoset is a mix of mashed fruits and vegetables. It is a part of the tradition of celebrating Passover in the Jewish faith, with the dish representing the mortar that the Jews used to stack the bricks that made the pyramids in Egypt while they were enslaved. This Sephardic take on Charoset is great with crackers or matzoh, or as a stuffing for roast meats.

Turkish Charoset

This version of Charoset breaks with tradition by including Middle Eastern fruits like dates, prunes, and apricots. It makes a great chutney for roast meats and stuffing for chicken.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkey

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: cups

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

½ lb Walnuts
¼ lb Dried apricots
¼ lb Dried pitted prunes
¼ lb Pitted dates
3 Apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 large Orange, unpeeled
½ cup Sweet red wine
1 tbsp Brandy
½ tsp Ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp Nutmeg
1 tbsp Lime juice
2 tbsp Matzoh meal (omit for gluten free)

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Instructions

In a food processor, chop fruit and walnuts very fine but not to a paste. Do in batches, if necessary. Scrape into a bowl and mix in wine, brandy, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lime juice. Add Matzoh meal, if using, to create a mortar-like consistency.