Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

pitted dates

pitted

1 cup

roasted almonds

roasted

1 unit

banana

2 tbsp

red passover wine

Step 1
~2 min

Place all ingredients (dates, almonds, banana, and wine) into a food processor.

Step 2
~2 min

Process the ingredients until they form a thick, consistent paste.

Step 3
~2 min

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of wine to reach desired consistency.

For a chunkier charoset, pulse ingredients instead of fully processing.

Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as part of a Passover Seder plate.

Serve as a dessert with matzah.

Serve as a snack or spread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Matzah
Gefilte Fish
Roasted Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Israel

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish served during Passover, symbolizing the mortar used by the Israelites in Egypt.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover

Occasion Tags

Passover
Holidays

Popularity Score

65/100

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