haroseth

[ Sephardic Hebrew khah-raw-set; Ashkenazic Hebrew khah-roh-sis ]

noun

, Hebrew.

1. a mixture of chopped nuts and apples, wine, and spices that is eaten at the Seder meal on Passover: traditionally regarded as symbolic of the mortar used by Israelite slaves in Egypt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of haroseth¹

ḥărōseth, akin to ḥarsīth pottery clay

Example Sentences

Haroseth — a blend of chopped apples, nuts, cinnamon and wine — is symbolic of the mortar used when Jews built storehouses for the pharaoh.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Twitty, an African American food historian and author, will make his haroseth, a dish that symbolizes the mortar Israelites used while they were enslaved by Egyptians, with pecans and molasses.

From New York Times

Whether virtual or in-person, a good Seder service can take a few hours with only ceremonial nibbles like matzo, haroseth, parsley and — get excited — a hard-boiled egg dipped in salt water.

From New York Times

A carrot-walnut haroseth is included, but you’re on your own for the rest of the Seder plate.

From New York Times

They feature traditional menus, including gefilte fish with horseradish, matzo ball soup, brisket, haroseth and Jewish-style macaroons, for $124.

From New York Times