Someday, maybe I'll finish my Passover menu... someday :)
I was first introduced to charoset at the first Seder I attended with D and his family, and I was hooked from the first bite. I very seriously considered making it outside of Passover, but never really got around to it. When Passover rolled around this year I was so excited to have a bite of this appley goodness again.
Whats good about charoset is... well... everything. Its tasty, its healthy, its got booze in it. What else do you need? My version is a little non-traditional, but its the way I like it. Yum.
Charoset
6 Apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts, chopped fine (I used almonds and walnuts, but walnuts are the most traditional I believe)
Splash red wine
Honey
Its pretty straightforward... chop the apples, chop the nuts, (I use a hand chopper... makes everything so easy!) throw everything in a bowl, let sit overnight. Add the honey and wine to taste, and remember that the honey will sweeten everything and the wine will mellow as it sits. Enjoy, preferably in mass quantities!
