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Persian charoset

Persian Charoset or Halek

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup shelled and skinned pistachios
  • ¼ cup walnuts shelled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
  • ¼ cup pitted dates
  • ¼ cup dried apricots
  • ¼ cup pitted prunes
  • ¼ cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons rosewater

Instructions

  • Pulse almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, dates, apricots, prunes, cherries, red wine, vinegar, and rosewater in a food processor until the mixture resembles a paste. Or chop fruits and nuts finely with a sharp knife and transfer ingredients to a bowl along with wine, vinegar, and rosewater. Stir to combine. Any remaining liquid will be absorbed by dried fruit.
  • Cover the charoset and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours before serving or refrigerate overnight. The charoset can be made up to 3 days before serving and can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator.