Tzimmes
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Description
Tzimmes is a Jewish holiday staple, especially on the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah. A comforting sweet stew encrusted with dried fruits. Kosher, Dairy or Pareve
Ingredients
- 2 Lb (900g) medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup (170g) prunes
- 1 cup (170g) raisins
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 Tablespoons (20 grams) light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (20 grams) honey or silan (date honey)
- zest from one orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 tablespoons (40 grams) butter or margarine cut into small pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
- Place diced carrots in a large baking dish.
- Add prunes and raisins, then stir to combine.
- Whisk olive oil, water, sugar, honey, orange zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and dried fruits, and add the cinnamon sticks.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes, basting with pan juices after 15 minutes.
- Uncover the pan, and add the pieces of butter or margarine on top. Bake for another 30-50 minutes or until carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the oven. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Cut your carrots into similar-sized pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Use or add other vegetables like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and pumpkin.
- Double the recipe because your guests will be asking for more!
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