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Haroset
Spring 2000
Haroset is the mélange of apples and nuts served before the Seder dinner as part of the ritual. It represents the mortar that the Jews used to build the Egyptian cities. It is eaten with matzo and also with the bitter herbs, usually horseradish or escarole lettuce, that represent the bitterness of the Jewish experience. The sweet haroset tempers the taste of the bitter herbs, which is supposed to represent the eternal Jewish optimism. This recipe can be made up to three days in advance.
Makes 1½ cups (375 mL)
1 eating apple, cored and finely chopped
¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped almonds or walnuts
1 tsp (5 mL) honey
¼ tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
3 tbsp (45 mL) sweet kosher wine
1. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl to make a slightly chunky mixture. Refrigerate until needed.
Makes 1½ cups (375 mL)
