Shared by Fany Gerson
Shared by Fany Gerson
Apple and Asian Pear Charoset
Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Apple and Asian Pear Charoset
Time: 1 Hour 15 MinutesThere are countless charoset variations. The sweet paste is served during Passover to recall the mortar Jewish slaves were forced to work with in ancient Egypt. This one comes from pastry chef Fany Gerson.
This recipe was shared by Fany Gerson. Read more about her family in "Fany Gerson’s Family Dessert Recipe Has Traveled 9,000 Miles" and try her recipes for strawberry galette eith masa de nata, paletas de jamaica con frambuesa (hibiscus-raspberry ice pops), matzoh ball soup a la Mexicana, and boca negra with tomatillo sauce (flourless chocolate cake).
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 celery stalks, minced
- 2 honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1 asian pear, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (about 2 sprigs)
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, separated (about 3 medium oranges)
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh horseradish, grated
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey until it begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add shallots and celery, stirring for one minute until well incorporated. Add vinegar and stir to combine.
Step 3
Add apples and pears and reduce heat to very low stirring constantly and making sure the mixture does not get too hot. During this time, the fruit will release water. Continue to stir until the water is completely reduced/evaporated about 45-60 minutes. It is important to watch closely and stir often to keep the sugar from burning.
Step 4
When the water has completely disappeared and the mixture is dark and caramelized, add ¾ cup of orange juice and reduce again, mixing and smashing the fruit, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in remaining ¼ cup orange juice, chopped oregano and 1 tablespoon of fresh horseradish.
Step 6
Transfer to small serving bowl. Garnish with 1 teaspoon fresh horseradish. Serve immediately.
