DRIED FRUIT AND ALMOND HAROSETH

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Haroseth, a fruit and nut paste, is one of the six elements on the seder plate. It is traditionally eaten on matzo and symbolizes the mortar that was used to build the pyramids.

Provided by Evan Kleiman

Yield Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup pitted dates (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup raisins
6 small Calimyrna figs, stemmed
1 small orange, seeded, cubed
1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop first 7 ingredients in processor. Add wine and blend, using on/off turns, until orange is finely chopped but mixture is still chunky. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.

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