How to Make Date Haroset - A Step-by-Step Guide

Haroset, a sweet fruit and nut mixture, is a traditional food eaten during the Passover Seder, symbolizing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build the pyramids in ancient Egypt. Each family has their own unique recipe, and in this variation, we will be incorporating dates to create a delicious and unique Date Haroset.

Dates are often used in Middle Eastern cuisine, and their natural sweetness and chewy texture make them a perfect addition to haroset. This recipe combines dates w...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound chopped dates
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Place the chopped dates and golden raisins in a small saucepan with the wine. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit thickens to a soft paste. Cool.
  • Stir nuts and cinnamon into the cooled fruit mixture.
  • Form paste into small, bite-size balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 79mg