Charoset

Ingredients

6 dried Calimyrna figs 

6 dates, pitted 

2 Granny Smith apples 

1/3 cup whole unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped 

1/2 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped 

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 tablespoon honey 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

5 tablespoons sweet kosher red wine 

Preparation

Cut the tips of stems off figs and discard. Cut figs and dates into 1/4-inch dice and place in a medium bowl. Peel, core, and cut apples into 1/4-inch dice and add to dried fruit along with almonds, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. Turn out onto a large wooden cutting board and chop until mixture starts to come together. Drizzle wine over and continue to chop, forming a roughly textured shiny paste. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. Can be made up to 6 hours ahead.