Tzimmes is a traditional Jewish dish that features a sweet blend of root vegetables and dried fruits like prunes and apricots. It makes for a perfect accompaniment to braised meats and rich starchy dishes on a holiday table. Oven-baked and with minimal hands-on time, this recipe is a keeper.
The recipe is pretty straightforward and easy to follow. Once the sweet potatoes and carrots are peeled and chopped, place them in an oiled baking dish along with the dried plums and apricots. Combine the freshly squeezed orange juice with water, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon and pour over the casserole. Cover with foil and bake for an hour. Then uncover and dot with butter. Continue to bake until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring every 15 minutes, to thoroughly meld the flavors. Garnish with orange zest and enjoy!
To make the Tzimmes, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place 3 pounds chopped sweet potatoes, 1 ½ pounds chopped carrots, 1 cup dried plums, and ½ cup dried apricots in the prepared dish and stir to mix.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup water, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Pour the prepared orange juice mixture over the vegetables and fruit and cover the dish with foil.
Bake the casserole for one hour, then uncover and dot with butter. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir every 15 minutes.
Garnish with orange zest before serving and enjoy!
A comforting stew sweetened with honey, dried prunes and apricots, Tzimmes is a Jewish holiday staple. Easy and delicious! Give this recipe a try, and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your holiday posts.
Superb recipe, thanks!
Super delicious dish!
I loved making Tzimmes for my family dinner. It was simple, and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for this recipe.
Superb! I made this dish for a small gathering, and everyone loved it! The mix of sweet potatoes and dried fruits reminded me of my grandmother's recipes. It was so easy to prepare, and the flavours melded beautifully. Highly recommend!
Simply amazing tzimmes!
Delicious! Made this Tzimmes for a family gathering, and it was a hit. My kids loved the sweetness of the apricots and prunes. It brought back memories of my grandma making it during the holidays, and now I’ve started that tradition with my own family.
Loved this dish!
I made Tzimmes for my friends and they loved it! So easy to put together. The sweet flavors remind me of my grandma’s kitchen during holidays. Yummy!
I loved making Tzimmes for the holidays. It was so easy, and the flavors blend perfectly. My kids were surprised to enjoy the carrots and prunes. It’s now a staple at our family gatherings, and everyone asks for more.
This Tzimmes was superbly easy to make. Made it for Passover and it stole the show at dinner, super proud.
Made this Tzimmes for a family dinner, and it was a hit. Easy and delicious!
Well done! Thanks for sharing recipe!
