Charoset or haroset is a fruit paste that is traditionally served as part of the Passover ritual table, as a symbol of the mortar used by Jewish slaves in Egypt to build the Pyramids. Recipes vary enormously from country to country. In the Middle East and North Africa it is usually made with a mixture of dried fruit or date syrup, nuts and spices. Polish Jews like to prepare it with chopped apples and walnuts, cinnamon and sweet red wine. The exact proportions and texture can vary from family to family. I like to use different varieties of apples, such as cox, pink lady or jazz. Sometimes raisins are added, or a little sugar or honey. Haroset is usually eaten by the heaped teaspoonful on a small piece of matzo.