Chestnut Charoset

Name: Chestnut Charoset
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 apples, such as honeycrisp, cored and chopped; 1 cup chopped pre-roasted chestnuts, canned or bagged; 1/3 cup sweet red wine, such as Lambrusco; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt

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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.

By Riley Wofford

Martha Stewart Living, April 2022

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

8 hrs

Yield:

Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

2 apples, such as honeycrisp, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped pre-roasted chestnuts, canned or bagged
1/3 cup sweet red wine, such as Lambrusco
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
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.

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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.

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