How should charoset be prepared?
Synopsis
The Rema provides the recipe: thick (like mortar), with vinegar or red wine added afterward. Made from fruits symbolizing Israel (apples, figs, nuts, pomegranates, almonds) with spices resembling straw (cinnamon, ginger).
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