We are hosting a big Passover seder this weekend and the cooking has already begun! For us, the traditional meal always includes charoset, a paste typically made of nuts and dried fruit with a symbolic meaning to the story told on Passover. This year we came up with a nut-free version that Ezra can take to his preschool seder. It's just 5 simple ingredients. Watch us make it on the deck and the recipe is below. Happy Passover!
Cherry-Date Charoset
1 c pitted dates
1 c dried cherries
1/2 c pumpkin seeds (shelled, roasted and salted)
1/2 c sunflower seeds (shelled, roasted and salted)
juice from 1 large orange
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until mostly smooth, but some chunks remain. The consistency is up to you; feel free to make it as smooth as you like. If you want it creamier, you may want to add a bit more liquid (another orange, or a splash of water). It can be made a couple days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Spread it on matzah or eat it plain!
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We made this video to share with our friends at Interfaith Family, an organization that helps people engage in Jewish life. Learn more at interfaithfamily.com.
For more Forest Feast Passover recipes (including a Spiced Charoset and Spinach Farfel), check out this post!