Pistachio and Dried-Fruit Haroseth

A sweet and aromatic Passover dish combining toasted pistachios with a medley of dried fruits, wine, and warm spices. This traditional haroseth features dates, cherries, and apricots soaked in Passover wine and pomegranate juice.

8 servings
26 min

Ingredients

  • cups unsalted natural pistachios
  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates
  • ½ cup chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped dried apricots
  • ¼ cup sweet passover wine
  • ¼ cup pure pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir pistachios in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Garnish haroseth with mint sprigs.

    1 min

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