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Sephardic Charoset

By Adeena Sussman

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Sephardic charoset in a bowl being served with matzo.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

Classic Ashkenazi charoset is a sweet-tart, juicy mixture of apples and walnuts; but it’s puréed Sephardic charoset that more closely resembles cement, which the traditional Jewish side dish symbolizes on the Passover table. As the seder retells the story of Exodus, each food plays a part: Charoset references the mortar with which enslaved Jews worked before they were delivered from bondage.

This version is a fusion of many Sephardic recipes. It’s heavily spiced and is made with a mix of dried and fresh fruits. The nuts and spices can be varied to suit individual tastes.

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