Description
Add bold flavor and multicultural flair to your Passover table or National Tartan Day celebration with this Yemenite Charoset. Made with tender dried dates, figs, and apricots, warm cinnamon, fresh ginger, and toasty almonds, all simmered in red wine or apple juice, this spreadable, sweet-and-spiced fruit paste is a beautiful blend of tradition, texture, and taste.
Ingredients
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1 cup dried pitted dates
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1 cup dried apricots
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1 cup dried black figs
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1/2 cup coarsely ground toasted almonds
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1 tsp freshly grated ginger
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup honey
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2 cups red wine or apple juice
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine dates, apricots, figs, and red wine or apple juice.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 10–12 minutes, until fruit is soft and plump.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
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Transfer to a food processor. Add ginger, cinnamon, and honey.
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Pulse until well blended but still slightly chunky for texture.
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Stir in ground toasted almonds for added richness and crunch.
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Serve at room temperature in a small bowl with matzo, or include on a Seder plate.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For a non-alcoholic version, use apple juice instead of wine. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste for your preferred balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Spread
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Yemenite, Jewish, Middle Eastern
