Haroseth, a traditional Jewish dish often served during Passover, is a sweet and flavorful condiment or side dish that holds significance in the Jewish culture. Its history dates back to ancient times, and its symbolism represents the mortar used by the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. This recipe takes a unique approach by incorporating chestnuts, pine nuts, pears, and an array of dried fruits, creating a delectable and texturally exciting haroseth. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to prepare this delightful dish.
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HAROSETH WITH CHESTNUTS, PINE NUTS, PEARS AND DRIED FRUITS
Haroseth was served for Passover at Seders in Roman times, if not earlier, and versions exist all over the world, adapted for the fruits and nuts available. This recipe from Italy contains no spices, relying instead on a vibrant mix of fresh and dried fruit for flavor - so use the ripest and sweetest you can find.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories side dish
Time 45m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine all ingredients except for the chestnuts and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until fruit starts to break down, about 30 minutes. Stir in chestnuts.
- Transfer to a food processor and pulse in short bursts until chunky, or until desired texture is reached.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HAROSETH (DRIED FRUIT AND NUT PASTE)
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Food Processor Nut Side Passover Vegetarian Dried Fruit Raisin Apple Apricot Tree Nut Almond Walnut Port Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse toasted nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Add dried fruit, zest, and spices and pulse again until chopped.
- Add Port and pulse until all ingredients are chopped and combined into a coarse paste.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in raisins.
PISTACHIO AND DRIED-FRUIT HAROSETH
A passover meal wouldn't be complete without haroseth, a traditional, chutney-like condiment.
Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington
Time 30m
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir pistachios in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine dates, cherries, apricots, wine, and juice in medium bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in honey, lemon juice, orange peel, and spices. Chop pistachios; mix into haroseth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Garnish haroseth with mint sprigs.
PEARS AND DRIED FRUITS IN A TAGINE
Pears and other dried fruits with lemon and honey cooked in a tagine.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Wash lemon and remove peel with a knife, trying to keep it in one long string. Squeeze juice from 1/2 of the lemon into a small saucepan. Add honey, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until fragrant and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange pears, core-sides up, in a tagine. Add prunes, apricots, almonds, and lemon peel around the pears and on top if necessary. Pour lemon juice mixture over top allowing cinnamon stick and vanilla bean halves to fall into the tagine. Cover.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and take off the cover, allowing any condensation to fall back into the tagine. Turn pears over and add pine nuts. Replace the cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the oven off, and allow the tagine to sit in the hot oven until sauce thickens a bit, about 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 38.7 g
HAROSETH
Steps:
- Pulse together figs, apricots, and dates in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl and stir in walnuts and wine. Sprinkle spices evenly over mixture and stir until combined well.
PROVENçAL HAROSETH FOR PASSOVER
This is a 13th-century haroseth recipe from Provence, using the Mediterranean fruits and nuts that are still available in the region. Back then, Jewish families would have saved chestnuts from the fall harvest and roasted or boiled them for this springtime Passover recipe - and then laboriously peeled them by hand - but now you can buy cooked, pre-peeled chestnuts any time.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories condiments
Time 15m
Yield About 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the almonds, raisins, apricots, figs, walnuts, apple, and chestnuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you reach the consistency of your choice.
- Add the pine nuts and stir in the cinnamon, ginger and wine vinegar. Pulse once more, adding enough sweet wine to bind the ingredients.
- Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 74 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JOAN'S SEVEN FRUIT HAROSET
Joan Nathan, author of "Jewish Cooking in America," prepares several different versions of haroset each Passover. This dessert recipe is loaded with fruit, including pears, apples, and prunes, and is one of her favorites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Holiday Planning & Ideas Passover Passover Recipes
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine coconut, walnuts, raisins, apples, prunes, pears, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Add water to cover, about 6 cups. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Add small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking. Add jam, remove from heat, and add wine. Stir to combine.
PERSIAN HAROSETH (HALLAQ)
Steps:
- In a large food processor, combine nuts, raisins, dates and spices. Pulse until nuts are coarsely chopped.
- Add apple, pear and bananas, and pulse until coarsely chop. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, and 1/2 cup wine. Pulse again, adding more vinegar, juice or wine to taste, as needed to make a coarse paste. Do not purée; mixture should retain some crunch.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PEAR HAROSETH WITH PECANS AND FIGS
A recipe for chopped fruits and nuts, with wine and honey.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, lightly toss the pecans, figs, pears and apple.
- Add the cinnamon, honey, wine, lemon zest and juice. Toss lightly to blend well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams
JOAN NATHAN'S SEVEN FRUIT HAROSET
"Jewish Cooking in America" Joan Nathan prepares several types of haroset for Passover and this one is one of her favorites.
Provided by Manami
Categories Apple
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine coconut, walnuts, raisins, apples, prunes, pears, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- Add water to cover, about 6 cups.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Add small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking.
- Add jam, remove from heat, and add wine.
- Stir to combine.
- May be made ahead of time.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.1, Sodium 36.2, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 61.2, Protein 6.1
APRICOT, DATE, AND PISTACHIO HAROSETH
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Food Processor Side Passover Vegetarian Stuffing/Dressing Dried Fruit Date Pistachio Sherry Healthy Kosher Vegan Kosher for Passover Gourmet Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add dried fruit and pulse until chopped. Add Sherry, zest, and spices and pulse until incorporated.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chestnuts, pine nuts, pears, and dried fruits will give your haroseth the best flavor.
- Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Chop the ingredients finely: This will help the haroseth to come together and make it easier to spread.
- Use a food processor: A food processor will make quick work of chopping the ingredients and mixing them together.
- Taste the haroseth and adjust the seasonings: Add more honey, lemon juice, or salt to taste.
- Serve the haroseth immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later: Haroseth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Haroseth is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Passover, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. With its sweet, nutty, and tart flavor, haroseth is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful addition to your meal, give haroseth a try. You won't be disappointed!
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