Best Charoset Recipe

This is the ultimate charoset recipe, blending apples, walnuts, and dates with a touch of ginger and honey. It’s sweet, crunchy, and packed with flavor, a perfect balance of Ashkenazi and Sephardic traditions. Whether you use wine or grape juice, it’s a hit at any Passover table or as a standalone treat.

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Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: Ashkenazi, Jewish, Sephardic

Keyword: charoset recipe, Charoset recipe Sephardic, Charoset recipes dessert, Kid friendly charoset recipe, Passover, Traditional charoset recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Resting Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Cost: 7

Equipment

Cutting board
Knife
mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon for mixing

Ingredients

2 large apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and chopped
1 cup walnuts chopped
¼ cup sweet red wine or grape juice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp honey
Optional: pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Stir well, cover, and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
Serve chilled with matzah or as part of your Seder plate.

Notes

Swap grape juice for wine for a kid-friendly version.
Try pecans instead of walnuts for a buttery twist.
Add a splash of lemon juice if you like a bit of zing.
Make it a day ahead, it gets better with time.
Serve with matzah or spoon it over ice cream for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal