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Haroseth (Dried Fruit and Nut Paste)

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Introduction

Haroseth, a traditional Jewish dish also known as Dried Fruit and Nut Paste, offers a sweet, complex flavor profile perfect for various occasions. This recipe provides an authentic taste that has been enjoyed in celebrations and gatherings for generations. Its rich history is interwoven with the customs of holiday feasts and family traditions.

Tips for this Recipe

To ensure your Haroseth turns out perfectly, toasting nuts prior to blending will enhance their flavor and texture. Additionally, using a food processor can aid in achieving the ideal consistency without creating lumps, which is crucial in a paste like this one.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Haroseth’s unique combination of spices and dried fruits creates an irresistible taste that balances sweetness with warmth from the allspice and cinnam

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Haroseth (Dried Fruit and Nut Paste)

Haroseth (Dried Fruit and Nut Paste)

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Equipment

  • Hand Mixer - Ideal for combining ingredients smoothly without lumps, particularly useful in blending nuts and fruits thoroughly.

  • Food Processor - Great for chopping or grinding dried fruits into smaller pieces before the paste making process begins. Also helpful in mixing dry ingredients.

  • Stand Mixer with Dough Hooks - Useful for combining and kneading a dense mixture if the recipe includes more wet ingredients.

  • Spice Grinder (optional) - For preparing fresh spices from whole seeds or peels of fruits and nuts.

  • Large Food Processor Bowl - To accommodate larger quantities in batches for multiple uses or serving sizes.

  • Silicone Spatula - For thorough mixing, especially with stickier components of dried fruits and nuts.

  • Digital Food Scale - Precise measurements can be crucial for recipe consistency when scaling ingredients.

  • Nut Butter Maker (optional) - If making a specific type of nut butter as part of the process.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) walnuts, toasted and cooled

  • 3/4 cup (4 ounces) raw almonds, toasted and cooled

  • 1 cup tightly packed (3 ounces) dried apples

  • 2/3 cup (5 ounces) Turkish apricots

  • 2 (3-inch long by 1-inch wide) strips orange zest, any white pith removed

  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 cup ruby Port or medium dry Concord grape wine

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (3 ounces)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Pulse toasted nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
2

Instruction 2

Add dried fruit, zest, and spices and pulse again until chopped.
3

Instruction 3

Add Port and pulse until all ingredients are chopped and combined into a coarse paste.
4

Instruction 4

Transfer to a bowl and stir in raisins.
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