Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
10 unit

dates

pitted

0.5 cup

golden raisins

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 unit

orange

zest and juice

0.5 cup

sweet passover wine

1 cup

walnuts

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Combine dates, golden raisins, cinnamon, orange zest and juice, and sweet Passover wine in a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat the mixture over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the dates absorb the liquid and begin to get mushy.

Step 3
~3 min

Remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix in chopped walnuts.

Step 5
~3 min

Let the mixture cool for several hours to allow it to absorb the liquid and ripen the flavor.

Step 6
~3 min

Mash the mixture with a fork until it resembles a thick paste.

Step 7
~3 min

Spread on matzoh and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of wine to achieve desired consistency.

Toast the walnuts before chopping for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made several days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve cold or at room temperature.

Accompany with matzoh.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Matzoh
Gefilte fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Syria

Cultural Significance

Traditional Passover dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover

Occasion Tags

Passover
Jewish holidays

Popularity Score

60/100

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