Mom's Tzimmes
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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
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
Instructions
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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.
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In a large saucepan mix margarine, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange juice. Set aside.
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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.