Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 cup

pomegranate juice

0.75 cup

dates

coarsely chopped, pitted

0.25 cup

raisins

0.5 cup

almonds

whole

0.5 cup

walnuts

pieces

2 tbsp

sesame seeds

1 unit

Granny Smith apple

peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

0.25 tsp

cinnamon

2 pinch

ground black pepper

freshly ground

2 pinch

ground cloves

2 pinch

ground cardamom

2 pinch

ground ginger

2 pinch

ground cumin

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2
~2 min

Warm pomegranate juice in a small saucepan.

Step 3
~2 min

Add dates and raisins to the warm juice and let soak for about 10 minutes, until softened.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread almonds and walnuts on a baking sheet.

Step 5
~2 min

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Step 6
~2 min

Transfer toasted nuts to a work surface to cool, then chop coarsely.

Step 7
~2 min

Spread sesame seeds in a pie pan.

Step 8
~2 min

Bake for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 9
~2 min

Combine softened dates and raisins, toasted nuts, sesame seeds, chopped apple, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and cumin in a large bowl.

Step 10
~2 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the nuts and sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning.

Adjust the amount of spices to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with matzah.

Serve as part of a Passover seder plate.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Matzah
Gefilte fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Yemen

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish for Passover.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover

Occasion Tags

Passover
Jewish holidays

Popularity Score

65/100