Make Charoset in Honor of Passover
Each spring, Jewish families across the globe celebrate Passover, a week-long observance of Jewish history and heritage. On the first night of Passover, Jewish families enjoy a large feast, called a seder. During the seder, families recall the story of Israelites’ escape from Egypt and eat foods rich in symbolism.
One of these symbolic foods is charoset. Charoset comes from the Hebrew word “cheres,” which means “clay.” It is meant to symbolize the mortar for bricklaying, which is one of the many hardships the Israelites endured under enslavement thousands of years ago.
Charoset is as simple to put together as it is delicious to eat! Preparing food together with your child creates the opportunity to share stories and ideas. If the smells or textures of the apples, walnuts, or cinnamon bring up memories, share them with your child, and savor what they share back!
Ingredients
Directions
Wash and peel the apple. Remove the core, then dice the apple into very small pieces.
Add the chopped walnuts to the cutting board with the apples, then loosely chop both the apple and walnut at the same time until they are fine.
Add the chopped apples and walnuts to the bowl, then add the sugar, cinnamon, and grape juice.
Stir all of the ingredients together.
Enjoy charoset just as it is, or spread charoset over the top of matzah or any cracker you like!
Explore Further
For more information about Passover traditions, check out these great children’s books:
- More Than Enough, by April Halprin Wayland, illustrated by Katie Kath
- It’s Passover, Grover! by Jodie Shepherd, illustrated by Joe Mathieu
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