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Easy
20 Servings
Allergens 
No Allergens specified
2 Hours, 55 Minutes
Diets
Tzimmes is a traditional side dish of carrots, sweet potatoes and dried fruits served on Rosh Hashanah (for a sweet New Year), Sukkot, and Pesach. Prunes are essential to the dish and my father loved prunes, which reminded him of home. The longer tzimmes is baked and stirred, the deeper and richer the flavors. Tzimmes is sometimes served on Shabbat; however, it’s a special dish most often reserved for the holidays. When we say “Don’t make a tzimmes,” it means “don’t make a big deal out of it.” My father added short ribs to tzimmes; however, many people today prefer the vegetarian version which follows. Check out our complete collection of Rosh Hashanah recipes for mains, sides, soups, desserts, and more inspiration for the holiday.
2 cups pineapple juice
3 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 pounds peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups mixed dried pitted prunes and apricots
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Gefen Honey
1 teaspoon Gefen Cinnamon
In a six-quart Dutch oven place pineapple juice and carrots and add water just to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add remaining ingredients to Dutch oven and mix well. Uncover and bake for at least two hours, stirring to mix every 15 to 20 minutes.
Lynn Kirsch Shapiro, https://thecherrypress.com/
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Does it freeze well? I’d love to freeze the leftovers!
Sure