Golden Carrot Tzimmes

a sweet & flavorful concoction of carrots, prunes, raisines, nuts, honey, and cinnamon. Served with the main dish (meat or chicken) and is the "jewish" equivalent to a spiced apple side-dish...

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs carrots
• 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 1  cup  pitted prunes
• 6  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  candied orange peel, chopped
• 2  tablespoons honey

Directions

1. peel and slice carrots into thick slices.
2. melt margarine in a medium sautepan.
3. add carrots and cook 5 minutes add water & sugar and bring to a boil.
4. stir in remaining ingredients and lower the heat.
5. cover and let simmer over low heat for 2 hours. check to make sure there is enough liquid - on occasion.
6. remove cover at the end of 2 hours and cook for another 20 minutes. should be moist, but not soupy - serve warm/hot.