Place the apples into a food processor. Pulse a few times until as finely minced you like. If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop the apples by hand to the consistency you like and simply mix up everything in a bowl.
Turn the apples into a bowl and add the sugar, wine, lemon zest (if using), cinnamon, salt, and nuts (if using).
Serve the charoset with matzoh.
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Notes
If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop the apples by hand to the consistency you like and simply mix up everything in a bowl.
You can also use any red wine you have open, but taste the mixture, and if it is not as sweet as you would like, add a bit more sugar.
Charoset can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days before serving. If you have leftovers, they can last another couple of days in the fridge.
If you want to add nuts, you can add up to a cup of chopped walnuts or almonds.