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.
Well done! Thanks for sharing recipe!
