#charosis

[ronniefein]

Passover is in a few weeks! So - I will be demonstrating some special family holiday recipes on March 20th at Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT. Here’s what’s on the menu: a colorful and unusual dried fig and coconut Charoset (recipe is in the profile and on my website) plus a really easy recipe for roasted salmon. I’ll also make some luscious salmon hash and finally, an up to date version of grandma’s dried fruit compote (those recipes are also on my website). It’s gonna be fun! Hope you can come if you live nearby! #passover #passoverrecipes #pesach #pesachrecipes #passover2023 #pesach2023 #cookingdemo #fooddemo #charoset #charoseth #haroset #charosis #figcharoset #coconutcharoset #roastedsalmon #salmonhash #driedfruitcompote #driedfruit #compote #stewedfruit #steweddriedfruit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi7hymrtL3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[allofthefeelings]

Headcanon: Squirrel Girl has has never been one to get involved in Latke Topping Discourse (they're both good!), but she has *strong* opinions about charosis.

Doreen once found out some people make charosis without nuts and realized that she is 100% not a supervillain because if anything could have possibly driven her there, this would be it.

[ronniefein]

Need a new charoset? An extra one? You can make this one in a flash and it is NUT FREE. We use it as a side dish, not just for the Seder plate. It goes with brisket, turkey, lamb and everything else. Recipe in the profile and on my blog. #chagpesachsameach #charoset #charosis #haroset #driedfigcharoset #driedfruitcharoset #driedfruit #driedfigs #figs #passover #passover2019 #pesach #pesach2019 #seder #sederplate #seder2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaVoOIHAbX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eswhpjnicsi0

[ronniefein]

Dried Fig and Coconut Charoset

Every year I make two charosets for our Seders: the family favorite (a Persian style with pistachios, dried fruit and a hint of cayenne), and also a new one.

Last year the newbie was this Dried Fig and Coconut charoset. It was a BIG HIT!

It’s easy to make, you can make it ahead and it is NUT FREE.

Dried Fig and Coconut Charoset

1 cup chopped dried figs

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries

1 navel orange

1 cup flaked coconut

2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup apricot jam

1/4 cup sweet white or red Passover wine

Combine the figs, apricots and cherries in a bowl. Peel the orange and remove the outer white pith (leaving only the orange flesh). Cut the flesh into small pieces and add to the bowl. Add the coconut, ginger, cinnamon apricot jam and wine and mix ingredients. Let rest for at least one hour (preferably several hours) before serving. May be made a day ahead.

Makes about 3 cups

[ronniefein]

Nut-Free Haroset

Passover has it's culinary challenges, it's true, but if you're like me, and have a kid with food allergies you are used to reading labels and figuring out substitutions throughout the year. I actually never minded this part. The fears of what could happen to my daughter if she ate fish or certain nuts, plus the medication and trips to the ER when it did happen were enough to motivate me.

Looked at it in a positive way, the Passover prohibitions plus the allergy no-nos are actually ways that have made my cooking more creative.

I like that.

Obviously, we do not have traditional Ashkenazi haroset at our Seders. My daughter can't even be in the same room as a walnut. She can eat pistachios and almonds, so our usual family haroset with dried fruit includes these.

But -- why take any chances? Because it's possible that one nut allergy could be a warning against all others, my daughter doesn't eat any nuts, in haroset or anything else. On Passover I always serve a second version that's nut-free.

Here is this year's:

Nut-Free Dried Fruit and Apple Haroset

1/2 cup chopped dried figs

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup raisins

1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1/3 cup apricot preserves

4-5 tablespoons sweet red Passover wine

pinch of cayenne pepper 

Combine the figs, dates, apricots, raisins and apple in a bowl. Add the nutmeg, preserves, wine and cayenne pepper and mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Let the mixture stand for at least one hour before serving. 

 Makes about 2-1/2 cups

[ronniefein]

This time of year thoughts turn to charoset! Including charoset ice cream. Really. #charoset #haroset #charosis #passover #icecream #seder #passover2017 #food52 #thefeedfeed Recipe in profile

[ronniefein]

Need nut-free haroset for Passover? Try this one with apples and dried fruit. We use it as a side dish, not just on the Seder plate. Recipe in profile and on blog. #haroset #charoset #charosis #seder #passover #pesach #sidedish #driedfruit #jewishholiday #kosher #jewishfood