Name: Haroseth
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried Mission figs (6 oz); 2/3 cup dried apricots (6 oz); 1/3 cup pitted dates (4 oz); 1 1/3 cups walnuts (4 oz), finely chopped, toasted , and cooled; 1/4 cup sweet red wine such as Manischewitz Extra Heavy Malaga; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

HarosethBeatriz Da Costa

Dried Fruit and Nut Paste

The Passover meal typically includes haroseth, which symbolizes the mortar used by Israelite slaves in Egypt. Recipes can vary greatly, depending on the country of origin. Haroseth is used as a condiment — almost like a chutney — and would be good with many kinds of roasted meat or poultry. This spicy version is based on a recipe from Yemen.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Cooks' note:

• Haroseth can be made 3 days ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

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