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
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Ingredients
- •1½ 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
- •1½ 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.
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.
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.
Garnish haroseth with mint sprigs.
1 min
