What is haroseth?

Answer 1

Haroset (or charoset, charoses, haroses) is spelled חרוסת in Hebrew. It is a sweet paste made of fruits, nuts, cinnamon and wine, eaten at the Passover Seder. Its color and texture symbolize the mortar that the Hebrew slaves used when they were enslaved in Egypt.

It comes from the word Cheres (חרס) which means "clay."

Answer 2

Haroseth is one of the six traditional items on the Passover plate. It has numerous variations, but the fundamentals include fruit, nuts, and sweetened wine. It's usually served on matzo. Haroseth is a traditional Jewish recipe with many different variations according to the part of the world that the recipe originated. This one is delicious is great on the side in place of a relish, or served on crackers. It also keeps well in the fridge for about a week. SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

* 1/2 cup walnuts * 1/2 cup almonds * 2 large apples * 10 pitted dates * 1/3 cup raisins * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 2-4 tablespoons Grape Juice (red is traditional) # 1 Roast the nuts in a pre-heated 300 degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes. # 2 Peel, core and quarter apples. If dates and raisins are clumped, separate them. # 3 Place apples, dates and raisins in a food processor and pulse chop until coarsely chopped (about 6 pulses) then process continuously for about 12 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. # 4 Add cinnamon, juice and nuts and pulse chop about 7 pulses until coarsely chopped. # 5 Refrigerate until ready to serve.