Fig Green Apple Haroseth Recipe with Mint

This sweet and tart haroseth recipe is a lovely change of pace from the typical Ashkenazi version (red Delicious apple, sweet wine and walnut) or most of the Sephardic versions, which usually highlight dates. This haroset recipe is all about the figs.

Sweet + Tart Haroseth Recipe

The tartness of green Granny Smith apples brings out the sweetness of the figs and honey, but also add balance. To keep the apple from browning while preparing the other ingredients, place the chopped apple in acidulated water (a bowl of water with a tablespoon of lemon juice). When ready to make the charoset, drain the apples from the acidulated water.

Figs Add Sweetness

Sweet, flavorful, and rich in fiber, soft Orchard Choice and Sun-Maid California Dried Figs are a staple food in my kitchen, especially at Passover. You can use Mission Figs (as in the photo above) for a jammy flavor or use Golden Figs as in the video below for a subtle sweetness that’s nutty and tangy.

A Haroset Recipe for Fig Lovers

Charoset is a ritual food prepared for the Passover seder plate that symbolizes the mortar used by the ancient Israelite slaves. But a great charoset is much more. In this recipe, figs paired with über-tart limes and salty pistachios elevate a simple Seder dish to a meal worthy condiment.

California Fig, Lime, Mint and Green Apple Charoset

For Passover, make our haroseth recipe with green apple and figs for a change of pace from typical Ashkenazi versions. This haroset recipe is for fig lovers.

Nutrition

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Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large Granny Smith or tart green apples peeled and cored, cut into 1- to 1½-inch pieces (about 1 pound total)
• 2 1/2 cups Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs stems removed and cut in half
• Zest and juice of 1 large lime
• 12 to16 fresh mint leaves about 1/2 small bunch, cut into chiffonade (see Kitchen Tips)
• 2 tablespoons honey orange blossom or wildflower preferred
• 3/4 cup toasted salted pistachios roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon roasted ground cinnamon

Instructions

• Combine the apple pieces, figs, lime zest, and juice in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process in 10 (1-seconpulses, until the apples and figs are processed into small chunks and well mixed.
• Add the mint, honey, pistachios, and cinnamon and process in 10 (1-seconpulses, until the nuts and fruits are chopped finely and the mixture is thick and pasty.

Notes

Kitchen Tips: you can find toasted or roasted nuts in most supermarkets, but if you can’t, or if you prefer to roast your own, try The Weiser Kitchen’s Roasted Nuts recipe. Chiffonade simply means leafy greens or herbs cut into thin strips. To make a chiffonade of mint, stack the leaves on top of one another on a work surface. Roll tightly from stem to tip and then cut the roll crosswise in 1/8-inch slices with a very sharp knife. Unroll and you will have lovely, thin slivers. Recipe and photo ©The Weiser Kitchen, Llc, by Tami Ganeles Weiser

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Nutrition Facts

California Fig, Lime, Mint and Green Apple Charoset

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 223mg6%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 245IU5%

Vitamin C 4.1mg5%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.