Egyptians eat dates, nuts, raisins and sugar, without the ginger or wine. Yemenites use chopped dates and figs, coriander and chili pepper. An interesting haroset from Venice has chestnut paste and apricots, while one from Surinam, Dutch Guinea, calls for seven fruits including coconut. Each Israeli uses the Diaspora haroset recipe of his ancestors or an Israeli version that might include pignolia nuts, peanuts, bananas, apples, dates, sesame seeds, matzo meal and red wine. Most people like their haroset recipe so well that it is not only spread on matzo and dipped in horseradish at the Seder table.
Some families make large quantities to be eaten for breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout Passover.
Combine all, mixing thoroughly. Add wine as need. Makes 3 cups. Add the sugar and blend or food-process until roughly chopped. Transfer to a heavy saucepan and simmer 20 min or until fruits are cooked and water is absorbed.