There are many variations of haroseth, a mixture of fruit, nuts, and honey. This version is light and fresh, with a nice crunch. Haroseth is one of the six elements of the seder plate, and is left on the table for the rest of the meal. It is traditionally served with matzo.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups walnut halves
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 Asian pear, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3 tablespoons sweet Passover wine
2 tablespoons (or more) honey
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chopped fresh mint
Preparation
Step 1
Stir walnuts in heavy small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cool and chop nuts; place in medium bowl. Add apple, pear, wine, 2 tablespoons honey, orange peel, and cinnamon. Stir to blend, adding more honey, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Toss to blend and drain before continuing.
Step 2
Sprinkle haroseth with mint; serve.
