How to make egyptian charoset

Charoset is a delicious traditional dish made for a Passover Seder. There are many ways to make charoset. This recipe is for Egyptian charoset without the typical use of apple as the base.

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Pit and chop the dates.

Pit and chop the dates.

Mix dates and golden raisins in a pan.

Mix dates and golden raisins in a pan.

Coarsely chop the walnuts.

Coarsely chop the walnuts.

Add sweet red wine to the pan.

Add sweet red wine to the pan.

Any kosher red sweet wine can be used. I chose Manischewitz.

Any kosher red sweet wine can be used. I chose Manischewitz.

Add just a little water to cover the fruits.

Add just a little water to cover the fruits.

Cook on very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates fall apart into a mush and the mix thickens into a soft paste (15-25 minutes).

Cook on very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates fall apart into a mush and the mix thickens into a soft paste (15-25 minutes).

Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with walnuts. Chill and serve.

Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with walnuts. Chill and serve.

  • 1/2lb Dates
  • 1/2lb Large golden raisins
  • 1/2c Sweet red wine (i.e. Manischewitz)
  • 1/2c Walnuts