Pistachio and Dried-Fruit Haroseth

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup dates pitted chopped
• 0.5 cup apricot dried chopped
• 0.5 cup cranberries dried chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 sprigs mint leaves fresh (for garnish)
• 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon orange zest finely grated
• 1.5 cups pistachios unsalted
• 0.3 cup pomegranate juice pure
• 0.3 cup cooking wine sweet

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Stir pistachios in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine dates, cherries, apricots, wine, and juice in medium bowl.
3. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Mix in honey, lemon juice, orange peel, and spices. Chop pistachios; mix into haroseth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
5. Garnish haroseth with mint sprigs.