Description
Charoset, made in the Ashkenazi style, is made with apples, raisins and nuts. This easy Passover charoset recipe with grape juice, instead of wine, sweetens this already sweet concoction. One of my favorite foods at our Passover Seder, charoset is something everyone should try!
Ingredients
3/4 c toasted walnuts
2 - 3 T sugar, brown sugar or combination of both
2 - 3 Apples, peeled and Cored (I used SugarBee)
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 c raisins
2 - 4 T grape juice or sweet wine
Instructions
Toast walnuts for extra flavor. Let cool.
Slice apples into 4 large wedges.
Place everything but raisins, and grape juice or wine into food processor.
Using the on/off motion pulse the food processor until the consistency you like is achieved. Some like bigger chunks but I pulse this until I think it resembles mortar.
Scrape into bowl and add grape juice as needed to sweeten. You can also add extra cinnamon which also naturally sweetens the mixture. Taste for sweetness and then stir in raisins.
Store in an airtight container. If you used juicy apples you may need to drain the juce before serving.
Notes
I mkae this a few days ahead. It will turn brown but still taste great. Feel free to use the apple of your choice. I've often used a combination of Granny Smith and another sweet variety. Sugar added is dependent on your taste.
Raisins are optional also.
