Sephardic Charoseth

Charoseth is traditional at Passover, a sweet dish to accompany the taste of bitter herbs. Symbolically, it uses fruits from Israel in biblical times.. This is a Sephardic version.

• 1/2 cup ground walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried figs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/3 cup Malaga wine

METHOD

Mix together walnuts, raisins, apricots, prunes, figs, sugar and cinnamon. Put together in a saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to boil. When boiling, lower immediately to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes. You want to reduce the water substantially. Remove from heat add wine. Cool before serving.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Leah Kaplan

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