SEPHARDIC - STYLE CHAROSET 
1 c. walnut pieces
1/2 c. blanched almonds
5 lg. dried calimyrna figs
8 pitted prunes
1/2 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. pitted dates
1 med. tart apple, peeled, cored & cut into chunks
1 tbsp. grated orange zest
1 med. orange, peeled & cut into chunks
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 matzo, broken into lg. pieces
2 to 4 tbsp. red wine, to taste

Place walnuts, almonds, figs, prunes, raisins, dates, apple, orange zest, orange, cinnamon and matzo in a food processor. With quick on, off motions, process until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.

Continue to process, adding just enough wine to form a soft, coarse paste (the mixture should not be smooth). Transfer mixture to a bowl or airtight container, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving. If mixture is too stiff to spread, stir in some additional wine. Makes about 4 cups.

 

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