Easy Side Dishes: My Grandma’s Indulgent Russian Jewish Carrot Tzimmes Recipe
A deliciously sweet and comforting side dish that brings memories of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup dried prunes, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, combine the carrots, prunes, honey, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.
- Add water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally and keep an eye on the liquid, adding more water if necessary.
- Once done, let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
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