Chestnut Charoset

Name: Chestnut Charoset
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 480 min
Ingredients: 2 apples, such as honeycrisp, cored and chopped; 1 cup chopped pre-roasted chestnuts, canned or bagged; 0.333 cup sweet red wine, such as Lambrusco; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt

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By

Riley Wofford

Updated on March 23, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs

Yield:

4 cups

No Passover seder plate is complete without charoset. Our version of this crunchy, cinnamon-y apple chutney puts a twist on tradition by subbing in chestnuts for the usual walnuts. The result is a rich, buttery flavor that balances savory and sweet, and pairs perfectly with matzoh.

Ingredients

2 apples, such as honeycrisp, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped pre-roasted chestnuts, canned or bagged
⅓ cup sweet red wine, such as Lambrusco
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine apples, chestnuts, wine, cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt and toss until combined. Serve or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Cook's Notes

You can save time by assembling this spread the day ahead—the acid in the wine will keep the cut fruit from browning.