Tzimmes

Name: Tzimmes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes; 1 1/2 pounds carrots; 1 cup dried plums; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 tablespoons butter; orange zest for garnish; cooking spray

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
367 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Israeli

Tzimmes

Benson Pickett

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This tzimmes recipe is a colorful stew made with sweet potatoes, carrots and dried fruit. An easy traditional Jewish side dish option that pairs perfectly with chicken or beef.

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Ingredients

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3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds carrots peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup dried plums pitted
1/2 cup dried apricots
1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter or margarine if you're keeping kosher, cut into thin slices
orange zest for garnish optional
cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the sweet potatoes, carrots, plums and apricots in the dish. Stir gently to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the fruit and vegetables. Cover the dish with foil.
Bake for one hour. Uncover the dish, then arrange the slices of butter over the top.
Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened. Garnish with orange zest if desired, then serve.

Notes

Cut your sweet potatoes and carrots into similar sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
Freshly squeezed orange juice tastes best in this recipe, but store bought juice can also be used with good results.
This dish can be assembled up to 8 hours before you plan to bake it. Store the pan covered in the fridge until you're ready to heat it up.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 1172mg (33%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 39040IU (781%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	367kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	78g	26%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	15mg	5%
Sodium	206mg	9%
Potassium	1172mg	25%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	39g	78%
Vitamin A	39040IU	781%
Vitamin C	25mg	28%
Calcium	104mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%