Best Joan Nathans Seven Fruit Haroset Recipes

JOAN NATHAN'S HAROSETH

Joan Nathan's Haroseth image

The Jewish food maven Joan Nathan serves this haroseth at her family's Passover gatherings. More than any other Jewish dish, this sweet blend of fruit and nuts - a mixture that symbolizes the mortar with which the Israelites laid bricks during their enslavement in Egypt - varies wildly depending on the availability of ingredients. The Nathan family version resembles a Moroccan haroseth rather than the popular American version made with apples, nuts and sweet wine.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield About 6 dozen haroseth

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 cups raisins
2 cups almonds, blanched
1/2 apple, peeled, cored and quartered
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

Grind the raisins and 1 1/2 cups of the almonds together in a meat grinder (see tip). Set aside in a bowl.
Grate the apple into the raisins and almonds and add the cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
Using your hands, press the mixture into 1-inch balls. Using the remaining almonds, press 1 into each haroseth. There will be lots of haroseth left over; serve in bowls at the table during Passover.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JOAN NATHAN'S SEVEN FRUIT HAROSET

Joan Nathan's Seven Fruit Haroset image

"Jewish Cooking in America" Joan Nathan prepares several types of haroset for Passover and this one is one of her favorites.

Provided by Manami

Categories Apple

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1 3/4 cups dried apples, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dried prune, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried pears, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons kosher-for-passover cherry jam
1/4 cup sweet red kosher wine, such as Manischewitz

Steps:

Combine coconut, walnuts, raisins, apples, prunes, pears, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
Add water to cover, about 6 cups.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
Add small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking.
Add jam, remove from heat, and add wine.
Stir to combine.
May be made ahead of time.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.1, Sodium 36.2, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 61.2, Protein 6.1