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tzimmes

Recipe by
Jason Koch
Westland, MI

Sweetened vegetables, what a way to get the kids to eat them!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tzimmes

  • 8
    carrots
  • 1 lb
    prunes, pitted
  • 1/2 stick
    margarine
  • 3
    sweet potatoes
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar

How To Make tzimmes

  • 1
    Scrape and cut the carrots into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Place them in a saucepan, add water to cover by a couple of inches and cook them until they are fairly soft.
  • 2
    Peel the sweet potatoes, and cut into chunks. Add to the water with carrots, add the prunes, margarine, and salt. Stir in the honey and sugars. Simmer for 15 minutes. Place, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven and brown for 30-40 minutes.
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