Haroseth

Total Time
25 mins

An inextricable part of the Seder, haroseth represents the mortar that the Jews were forced to work with as slaves in ancient Egypt. Recipes vary widely, depending on region; this one leans toward the Mediterranean, with its dates and warm spices. It was given to us by Tanya Holland, chef-owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen and B-Side Baking Co. in Oakland.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “These 9 Tanya Holland Recipes Represent a New Soul Food for the West.”

Photo: Thomas J. Story

4 firm, tart-sweet apples, such as Fuji or Gala, unpeeled

1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped

6 pitted Medjool dates, halved lengthwise and chopped (to yield about 1/2 cup)

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)

Pinch of ground cloves

2 tablespoons tawny port

1/4 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds

Step 1

Chop 1 1/2 apples into 1/2-in. dice. Coarsely chop remaining 2 1/2 apples, put in a food processor with all remaining ingredients except sliced almonds, and pulse until blended but still quite coarse.

Step 2

Turn mixture into a bowl and stir in diced apples. Sprinkle with sliced almonds just before serving.

Step 3

Make ahead: Up to 1 day (except toasted almonds), chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164Calories from Fat 33

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g10%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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