Much of the Seder is about the bitterness and sorrow of life in Egypt under Pharoh. While charoset looks like the mortar that the Israelites used to build Egyptian cities, it tastes sweet to celebrate being freed from Egypt. Making charoset is a great activity for children, since it is simple and uncooked. Even small children can help with mashing the apples. Older children can practice measuring and following directions. When cooking with kids, it is often easier to use gadgets designed for convenience. Peeling and coring apples is made easy with a ...
Tags: apples, Charoset, Gadgets, Haroset, Passover