For the Sephardic Charoset: Blend dates, apricots, apple and allspice in bowl of food processor until very finely minced. Add walnuts and pulse on and off until mixture is blended. Do not puree. Transfer to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

Combine lamb, Charoset and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl. Knead into ball, divide into 8 pieces and shape into patties. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat, and fry patties until crisp and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Each serving: 237 calories; 64 mg sodium; 30 mg cholesterol; 15 grams fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams protein; 0.97 gram fiber.