Haroseth

Directions

1. 1
   Combine coconut, almonds and 1 1/2 cups of water.
2. 2
   Stir well and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken.
3. 3
   Stir in all the dried fruits and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Continue cooking over medium-low heat, adding additional water as mixture thickens.
5. 5
   After about 45 minutes stir in the cherry preserves.
6. 6
   Cook approximately 15 minutes longer, until the coconut has softened and mixture is extremely thick.
7. 7
   Cool about 15 minutes and stir in the wine.
8. 8
   The mixture should be moist and thick.
9. 9
   Refrigerate until serving.
10. 10
    After the haroseth has been refrigerated it often needs additional wine to remoisten it.
11. 11
    Serve at room temperature.