Passover Sephardic Charoset Freedom isn't Free

Last Updated on June 24, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Passover Sephardic Charoset

It is a gathering of old friends and their families last week. A mix of Christians and Jews celebrating Passover with a seder ceremony. Rich in tradition and symbolism it is an honor to take part in the journey reminding us that freedom isn't free.

It's a teaching moment. Do not forget and be thankful for those who struggled to escape slavery and do not become complacent as there are those who still suffer and fight the good fight. As Ronald Reagan reminded us, "Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction".

What's on the Seder Plate besides Charoset

Bitter greens, horseradish and salty water remind us of the harshness of slavery. In ancient times, the hard-boiled egg, a symbol of mourning. So many tears with the loss of dignity and life. Fresh greens like parsley remind us of the warm spring night of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Spring brings hope, renewal and optimism.

Dipping Spring greens in salty water to remind us of the tears...may we never become complacent forgetting the pain of others.

The Jews left Egypt in haste. Time is of the essence. There is no time to let the bread rise. Eating matzoh is a lesson in humility. It is flat, brittle and tasteless. However, it is the perfect platform for a bittersweet sandwich of horseradish and charoset.

What is Passover Sephardic Charoset

My favorite seder food comes at the end of the ceremony. A Mediterranean mix of dried fruits, nuts and spices bound together with a bit of sweet red wine known as charoset. Charoset looks a bit like cement and is made to resemble the mortar used by Jewish slaves to build Pharaoh palaces.

Spread on matzoh with some horseradish it is a delicious, but bittersweet reminder of days gone by. A closer look at the recipe ingredients, minus the wine, there is a mighty good power bar in there waiting to happen. Please enjoy this version of a Passover Sephardic Charoset.

Sephardic Charoset

Adapted from the Jewish Holiday Cookbook

Wonderful spread for a joyful tradition.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Jewish

Servings 8

Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1- cup raisins golden or dark
• 1 apple peeled, cored, cut into chunks
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup blanched almonds
• 1 medium orange peeled, quartered
• 2 tablespoons sweet red wine

Instructions

 

• Combine all the ingredients except the wine in a food processor; pulse to coarsely chop.
• Add wine and continue to pulse forming a soft chunky mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

Keyword apples, charoset, condiment, haroset, Jewish, matzoh, Passover

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