Rosh Hashanah Recipes

Cooking with kids is a terrific way to teach a variety of math and reading skills in a hands-on, enjoyable, and meaningful way.  It may not always be practical to cook with students in the classroom, but it's worth a try if you can.  Many homeschooling families already find ways to integrate cooking into their lessons.  By working together to follow a recipe, your students and children can practice the following skills:

  • reading for information
  • following directions
  • following a sequence
  • fractions
  • units of measurement
  • problem-solving
  • making observations

A round-up of kid friendly Rosh Hashanah recipes.  Recipes include honey and apple cookies, pancakes, muffins, bread, ice cream, and even popsicles!

The Rosh Hashanah recipes featured in today's round-up were created by moms and foodies from all over the internet. If you see a recipe in this post that you'd like to try, click on its link to see the ingredients, directions, photos, and handy tidbits. There are lots of delicious recipes in this post, so let's dive right in! Shana Tova!



What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism's holiest holidays.. a High Holiday... and celebrates the arrival of the Jewish New Year. It begins on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which falls during the months of September and October. There are many wonderful customs, symbols, and traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah.  Eating apples dipped in honey is one of them.  Yum!

Eating apples dipped in honey is a tradition during Rosh Hashanah.



Mini Honey Apple Pies by Flouring Kitchen

This Rosh Hashanah recipe for mini honey apple pies comes from Mary.  The fillings of her mini honey apple pies are made from apples, honey, butter, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

Mini honey apple pies from Flouring Kitchen



Pancakes with Apple and Honey Compote by Amanda Wilens

Amanda created these pancakes for Rosh Hashanah.  They can be eaten for breakfast or as a tasty treat any time of day!

Pancakes with Apple Compote by Amanda Wilens



Apple and Honey Cookies by The Monday Box

Wendy's apple and honey cookies were inspired by the tradition of dipping apples in honey during Rosh Hashanah.  The cookies in this recipe are made with apple butter and the icing is made with honey.

Apples and Honey Cookies by The Monday Box



Apple and Honey Popsicles by Sheri Silver

Sheri's apple and honey popsicles would be a fun treat during Rosh Hashanah!  She made these popsicles with apples, honey, sugar, cream, and spices.  

Apple and Honey Popsicles by Sheri Silver



Spiced Honey Cake with Orange Glaze by A Baking Journey

Sylvie took a traditional honey cake recipe and gave it a fun twist for Rosh Hashanah.  She topped her honey cake with an orange glaze and some candied oranges!

Spiced Honey Cake with Orange Glaze by A Baking Journey



Honey Applesauce Cake by The Monday Box

Wendy's honey applesauce cake tastes like apples dipped in honey.  Her recipe was inspired by a recipe for applesauce bread!

Honey Applesauce Cake by The Monday Box



Salted Honey Ice Cream + Apple Topping by Sheri Silver

Sheri's salted honey ice cream with a quick apple topping is the perfect Rosh Hashanah dessert!  The ice cream is made from honey, cream, condensed milk, and flaky sea salt.  No churning is needed.

Salted Honey Ice Cream + Apple Topping by Sheri Silver



Apple Slices with Peanut Butter + Honey by A Mummy Too

Emily created a snack pizza using fruit, nut butter, honey, and nuts instead of bread, tomato sauce, and cheese.  She says that her recipe 'couldn't be simpler!'

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter + Honey by A Mummy Too



Apple Oatmeal Bars with Honey by ifoodreal

These apple oatmeal bars with honey by Olena are a healthy, wholesome, filling breakfast or snack option for Rosh Hashanah.  They are packed with flavor and fiber to keep you fully satisfied!

Apple Oatmeal Bars with Honey by ifoodreal



Apple Walnut Sourdough Muffins Sweetened with Honey by Little Home in the Making

Dolly used her excess sourdough to make these healthy muffins.  Instead of sugar, these apple walnut muffins are sweetened with honey.  

Apple Walnut Sourdough Muffins Sweetened with Honey by Little Home in the Making



Baked Apple Slices with Honey by Little Sunny Kitchen

Diana's recipe for baked apple slices is a great twist to the traditional baked apples that everyone loves.  You can eat these apples on their own or served with ice cream.

Baked Apple Slices with Honey by Little Sunny Kitchen


Did you enjoy this collection of Rosh Hashanah Recipes? If so, check out these other blog posts about Rosh Hashanah and other Jewish holidays:

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