Tzimmes

Name: Tzimmes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into chunks; 2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums, 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 butter, cubed

I found this 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
1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums, 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 butter, cubed

Directions

In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine the sweet potatoes, carrots and plums. Combine the orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over vegetables.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; dot with butter. Bake 45-60 minutes longer, carefully stirring every 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 262 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Tzimmes in Reminisce December/January 2009

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usernameexists

Apr 15, 2016

Looking for a recipe for Passover next week. I'll try this but without the butter. Who uses butter on Passover?? It's not kosher, but I guess it would work for a vegetarian seder.
MrsKase

Apr 16, 2014

I loved it, I cooked it right in roaster with my chicken and it came out beautiful. My package of plums was only 6 ounces but it was enough and I used real fresh juiced oranges and it was wonderful, very sweet though, you won't need a dessert.
ejt325

Oct 29, 2013

Very easy, very good, makes tons!
SeldomCook

Mar 25, 2013

Made this recipe for family Seder dinner last year and they requested it again this year. It's great, but I confess to substituting dates for the pitted plums.