Tropical Charoset
חרוסת טרופית
A Passover charoset shaped by the Sephardic diaspora of the Caribbean and northern South America. Dates, figs, coconut, nuts, and tropical fruits create a sweet, textured paste recalling mortar while reflecting local produce.
Ingredients
- •1 cup pitted dates
- •1/2 cup dried figs
- •1/2 cup shredded coconut
- •1/2 cup chopped mango or pineapple
- •1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- •1/4 cup sweet red wine or grape juice
- •1/2 tsp cinnamon
- •Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- 1
Chop the dates and figs finely, or pulse them in a food processor.
- 2
Add the coconut, tropical fruit, and nuts.
- 3
Season with cinnamon and a pinch of cloves.
- 4
Pour in the wine or grape juice a little at a time.
- 5
Pulse or mash until the mixture forms a thick, spoonable paste.
- 6
Taste and adjust with more fruit or liquid as needed.
- 7
Chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 8
Serve as part of the Passover seder plate or meal.
Kosher notes
Use kosher-for-Passover wine or juice and follow family custom regarding kitniyot and processed coconut products.
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