Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you go
For version 1
- 2 apples (Gala type)
- 1 pear
- 4 dates
- 4 prunes
- 50g almonds (1/2 cup, unsalted)
- 30g pistachios (or blanched hazelnuts, unsalted)
- 3 cloves (if you like)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 100ml sweet wine or grape juice (scant 1/2 cup)
For version 2
- 40g blanched almonds (1/3 cup)
- 6 pitted dates
- 1 matzo
- 120ml sweet wine or grape juice (1/2 cup)
For version 3
- 3 apples (Gala type)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 80 to 100g finely chopped walnuts (3/4 to 1 cup)
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 100 to 120ml wine (sweet or grape juice, scant 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For version 4
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 100g chopped walnuts (1 cup)
- 150g golden raisins (1 cup)
- 110g honey (1/3 cup)
- 4 tablespoons sweet wine
For version 5 Alsatian-style
- 60g almond flour (1/2 cup)
- 60g hazelnut flour (1/2 cup)
- 2-3 apples
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- Grape juice
Haroset: Version 1
Peel and core the apples and pear, then quickly blend or grate. Do the same with the dates and prunes.
Put all ingredients except the spices and sugar in a saucepan, and cook over low heat for about fifteen minutes. Add the spices and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the grape juice until you reach the desired consistency.
Haroset Version 2 - No-Cook
Roughly chop the almonds, dates and matzo, then mix with the sugar and wine (or grape juice), adding the liquid little by little until you achieve the desired consistency. Set aside in a pretty ramekin and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
Haroset Version 3 - No-Cook
Mix the sugar and cinnamon.
Peel and core the apples, cut them finely or grate them. Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then the honey and wine, stirring until everything is well combined. Store in a ramekin in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Haroset Version 4 - No-Cook
Grate the apples, add the lemon juice, walnuts, raisins, then the honey and wine. Keep refrigerated.
Haroset Version 5 - No-Cook - Alsatian Style
Grate the apples, add the almond and hazelnut flour, the zest then the lemon juice. Pour in the grape juice to achieve the desired consistency.
UPDATE: If you’re pressed for time, check out the express Haroset recipe - it’s delicious and very quick to make, no cooking required!
Tips and Time Management
Add the wine gradually as you’ll need more or less depending on the size of the apples to get the right consistency.
If using organic fruit, no need to peel.
Taste and adjust quantities to your liking.