Lunch: Haroseth Recipe | MyRecipes

An inextricable part of the Seder, haroseth represents the mortar that the Jews were forced to work with as slaves in ancient Egypt. Recipes vary widely, depending on region; this one leans toward the Mediterranean, with its dates and warm spices. It was

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Haroseth Recipe | MyRecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

4 firm, tart-sweet apples, such as Fuji or Gala, unpeeled
1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
6 pitted Medjool dates, halved lengthwise and chopped (to yield about 1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
Pinch of ground cloves
2 tablespoons tawny port
1/4 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

Chop 1 1/2 apples into 1/2-in. dice. Coarsely chop remaining 2 1/2 apples, put in a food processor with all remaining ingredients except sliced almonds, and pulse until blended but still quite coarse.
Turn mixture into a bowl and stir in diced apples. Sprinkle with sliced almonds just before serving.
Make ahead: Up to 1 day (except toasted almonds), chilled.

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