Persian Charoset (Haleg)

Ingredients

• 1 6-ounce package ground walnuts (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 6-ounce package ground almonds (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup pistachio nut meats (ground)
• 1 cup date paste
• 1/2 cup raisins (ground)
• 1/2 cup grape juice
• 1 banana (peeled and ground)
• 1 apple (peeled and ground)
• 2 tablespoons charoset spice

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind together all the ingredients that do not come already ground. Combine very well.

2. 2

   Tricks of the trade:

3. 3

   I buy already ground walnuts and almonds to make my life easier. I also purchase date paste so I don't have to grind that either. These are easily available kosher-for-Passover at many kosher groceries. The rest of the ingredients I process together into a wet paste similar in texture to chummus. Charoset spice is made by Sadaf and you can get it online; or simply mix equal parts of cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Keep haleg refrigerated and if it gets too thick, thin it with grape juice or even sweet wine to give it a grown up twist!