1cupchopped applesMom uses a couple of different apples to make it interesting.
1/4cupchopped nutsWe always use walnuts.
1teaspoonsugar or honeyThis is not a choice. Use honey!
Grated rind of 1/2 lemonI ended up using a whole lemon. The more lemon, the merrier.
1/2teaspooncinnamon or more to taste
2tablespoonsred wine(Don't go for fancy wine here. You want Manischewitz Concord Grape. I can't imagine charoses with any other wine. It's really an essential ingredient.)