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MOM'S TZIMMES

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The tenderness of the carrots and the sweet potatoes are prefect companions to the richness of the honey and brown sugar. Add to that the different seasonings and it is just about the most pleasant tasting veggie dish you will ever have.

Provided by Myrna Turek

Categories Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks.
1 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks.
1 cup pitted prunes
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pavre margaine

Steps:

In a large pot, place the sweet potatoes and cover with water. Boil until just about tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Place carrots in a sauce pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Check after 15 minutes to see if they are tender, if not, cook for another 5 minutes.
In a large saucepan mix margarine, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange juice. Set aside.
Drain potatoes and carrots and add to the large saucepan with the butter and seasonings. Add add the prunes. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens about 15-30 minutes. This can be served immediately.

TZIMMES

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I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast and is a favorite of young and old alike. It also complements chicken or turkey quite well. -Cheri Bragg, Viola, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into chunks
2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine sweet potatoes, carrots and plums. Combine orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over vegetables. , Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover; dot with butter. Bake until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened, 45-60 minutes, carefully stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.