Passover has many yummy foods that we look forward to, but Haroset will always be present at everyone’s Seder tables. As important to the Passover celebration as Haroset is, it seems that there are as many versions of Haroset as there are people who celebrate Passover! I’m going to teach you How My Sephardic-Turkish Family Makes Haroset, with a yummy combination of raisins, walnuts, apple, and sweet wine. This is the way I grew up eating and loving it, and it’s how we always make it in my family, but I find that Haroset recipes tend to vary depending on the family’s region of origin, and often just from family to family, even amongst those of similar ancestry! So… I’m going to share with you how we make it and love it in my family, in case you’re looking to switch up your Haroset game a little this year. I hope you love it as much as I do.
As always, the tools you'll need and the exact ingredients with their precise measurements are listed right after my introduction in the video.
Sephardic Charoset for Passover - Mark's off Madison, NYC
Sephardic Charoset for Passover - Mark’s Off Madison, NYC
This delicious Mediterranean charoset recipe was given to me by Jewish friends in Rome. A sumptuous alternative to the apple and walnut Ashkenazi charoset I was raised on, this is the most-requested recipe from the Passovers I host at my restaurants. I always serve both kinds, though, so no one has to choose. If you don’t have the exact dried fruits in this recipe, you can substitute others: dried pears, apricots, raisins, or currents would be good, as long as you keep some portion of figs and dates. Find the full recipe at
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