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    Apple-Pecan Vegan Haroset for Passover

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    By Alisa Fleming on March 25, 2013 Condiments and Salad Dressings, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes, Sauces

    This vegan haroset or charoset recipe and post was shared with us by Robin Robertson for Passover. Robin is a widely published vegan cookbook author with approximately 20 titles, including Party Vegan, Vegan on the Cheap, and Vegan Unplugged. For more information on Robin, her books, and recipes, visit her website, Global Vegan Kitchen. 

    Apple-Pecan Vegan Haroset for Passover

    Haroset, also spelled charoset, is a flavorful apple relish that is traditionally served at the Passover seder meal. It symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelites to build cities for the Pharaoh during their enslavement in Egypt.

    There are many versions of haroset, and some can be on the sweet side, especially if your apples are sweet. The amount of sugar used should depend on your personal preference as well as the sweetness of the apples used. The combination of apples, raisins, and pecans makes a beige mixture that won’t win any beauty contests, but the great texture and flavor more than make up for it.

    This vegan haroset recipe is part of my Seder menu from my book, Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food For Every Occasion. Here’s the complete menu:

    • Seder Menu
    • Cousin Jenny’s Matzo Ball Soup
    • Roasted Eggplant and Potato Torta
    • Lemon-Scented Asparagus Bundles
    • Apple-Pecan Vegan Haroset
    • Fruit Crisp with Matzo Crumb Topping

    In addition to serving vegan haroset for Passover, it makes a delicious accompaniment to other meals as well.  For example, keep it in mind as a refreshing change instead of applesauce or cranberry sauce.  I especially like it paired with potato pancakes or pierogis.

    Special Diet Notes: Apple-Pecan Vegan Haroset

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

    For paleo vegan haroset, simply substitute coconut sugar for the brown sugar.

    For a nut-free vegan haroset, you can omit the pecans or substitute roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds, coarsely chopped.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Apple-Pecan Vegan Haroset for Passover
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Total time
    15 mins
     
    The recipe is from Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food For Every Occasion by Robin Robertson © 2010 John Wiley and Sons. Note that the prep time does not include 1 hour of "rest" for the apples.
    Author: Robin Robertson
    Serves: 4 to 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • 3 tablespoons apple juice
    • 1 to 2 teaspoons light brown sugar (to taste)
    • 2 Gala or Fiji apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
    • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    Instructions
    1. In a small bowl, combine the raisins, apple juice, and sugar and soak for 1 hour.
    2. Transfer the raisin mixture to a food processor. Add the apples, pecans, and cinnamon and pulse to combine. Do not over-process since you want the texture to remain slightly chunky.
    3. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed. Properly stored, it will keep for up to 2 days.
    Notes
    A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is a good addition.
    3.5.3226

    More Vegan Passover Recipes

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    • Passover Pineapple Crumble
    • Quinoa Flour Tortillas
    • Passover-friendly Brownies
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    7 Comments

    1. Sofiya Peer on March 26, 2021 7:18 pm

      This has to be the easiest and tastiest charoset I’ve ever made. I found this recipe last year because we only had pecans in the house and I wanted a recipe that specifically called for that instead of just subbing them in for walnuts. It was so tasty that a couple of days into Passover I made another batch! It’s tasty on it’s own, but put on top of matza brei or ice cream…it’s phenomenal. Happily making it again this year and will for continue to make it for many years to come.

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    2. nora frolick on April 9, 2017 7:19 am

      Brown sugar is not vegan

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      • Alisa Fleming on April 9, 2017 7:30 am

        You’re in luck – yes, it is! Just be sure to buy a brand that is processed in a vegan-friendly manner. I usually use an organic one. You can contact Robin Robertson to ask what she uses – she is the creator of this recipe and a famous vegan cookbook author for decades!

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    6. Nai@eatrealfood on March 26, 2013 11:32 am

      What an easy recipe! Never heard of Haroset before. This looks like it will be great with ice cream, vegan ice cream! Hoping to try this soon!

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