Dessert Charosets

Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly festive, Dessert Charosets is a modern twist on the traditional Passover dish, perfect as a light, fruit-forward dessert or an anytime treat. This no-cook recipe combines crisp apples, juicy pear, crunchy walnuts, and succulent dried apricots with the warm flavors of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of sweet red wine or grape juice for a rich yet refreshing medley. Elevated with orange zest and optional pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and tang, this versatile dish takes just 20 minutes of prep and requires no cooking, making it an easy yet impressive addition to your table. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a standalone dessert, a vibrant topping for yogurt or ice cream, or even paired with cookies for dipping. This recipe isn’t just delicious—it’s a celebration of texture, flavor, and tradition!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples
• 1 medium pear
• 1 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons sweet red wine (or grape juice for non-alcoholic)
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Core and finely dice the apples and pear. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the walnuts and dried apricots into small pieces, then add them to the bowl with the apples and pear.

Step 3

Stir in the raisins, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and sweet red wine (or grape juice). Mix everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 4

Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning if needed, adding extra honey or cinnamon as desired.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and allow the charoset to rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Spoon the Dessert Charoset into serving bowls or glasses. Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. This recipe pairs wonderfully with cookies or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(907.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1622.6

Total Fat 80.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 39.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 169.5g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2329.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 52.8%