Tzimmes is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish sweet stew. It’s made from carrots and dried fruits such as prunes or raisins.

Ingredients:
– 10 large carrots
– 2 russet or Idaho potatoes
– 3 sweet potatoes
– 1 onion
– 2 stalks celery
– 2 garlic cloves
– 18 pitted prunes
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 1/2 apple
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 2 1/2 cups orange juice
– 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Cooking Instructions:
1. Peel carrots and potatoes. Cut carrots into large chunks and cube potatoes.
2. Dice the onion.
3. Slice celery.
4. Cut prunes in half.
5. Peel and cube apples.
6. Place all ingredients in a pot.
7. Cover and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir frequently.
9. Serve hot.