Tzimmes

Name: Tzimmes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into chunks; 2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 packages (7 ounces each) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or butter

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours YIELD: 12 servings.

I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast and is a favorite of young and old alike. It also complements chicken or turkey quite well. —Cheri Bragg, Viola, Delaware

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into chunks
2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 packages (7 ounces each) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine sweet potatoes, carrots and plums. Combine orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over vegetables.
2. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover; dot with butter. Bake until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened, 45-60 minutes, carefully stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 309 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 7g fiber), 4g protein.

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