Golden Carrot Tzimmes

Submitted by Gohogsgirl

"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: 2hrs 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• 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.

Reviews

[Karen B.]

Simple and delicious.