This charoset is so good you may want to eat it all year long.

It represents the mortar enslaved Hebrews used in Ancient Egypt.

Charoset recipes can vary slightly from family to family.

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I find this version made with grape juice instead to be very refreshing, almost like an apple salad.

Learn how to make charoset for your next seder.

What Is Charoset?

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Charoset itself represents the mortar used by Jewish slaves to build bricks in ancient Egypt.

That means 10 minutes is all you’ll need to get the job done from start to finish.

Transfer grated apples to a large bowl, and immediately stir in lemon juice, tossing to coat.

grated apples

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Let stand 30 minutes.

Serve, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.

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