My grandma's Russian Jewish carrot tzimmes

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    386 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Israeli

My grandma's Russian Jewish carrot tzimmes

This Russian Jewish carrot tzimmes is made with carrots, prunes, apricots, orange juice and honey, just in time for Rosh Hashana or Passover! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds carrot peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 7 ounces prunes pitted
  • 7 ounces dried apricot
  • orange in strips, zest from 2 oranges
  • orange juice juice of 2 oranges
  • 3 ounces honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Blanch carrots in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a large ovenproof dish, combine carrots, prunes, apricots, and orange zest.
  4. Add the orange juice, honey, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
  5. Pour mixture over carrot mixture. Toss to coat.
  6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, stir, and continue baking uncovered for 30-40 minutes until carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened has reduced to a glaze.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving on a platter.
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Notes

  • Optional: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme or toasted sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 972mg (21%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 9304IU (186%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 972mg 21%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 9304IU 186%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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