Carrot Tzimmes with Prunes and Honey

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Coins of carrot and cubes of sweet potato are simmered gently with prunes, orange juice, honey and cinnamon until tender and glazed. It is eaten warm as a sweet side or dessert dish. Makes 8 servings in about 1 hr 35 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 75 min

Total 1 hr 35 min

Servings 8

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free

Ingredients

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1 ½ lb (700 g)carrots, peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
10 ½ oz (300 g)sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 ½ oz (150 g)pitted prunes, halved
1 ½ cups (360 ml)orange juice
½ cup (170 g)honey
2 tbsp (30 ml)neutral oil
¾ tsp (2 g)ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (2 g)fine salt

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Instructions

Put the carrots, sweet potato and prunes in a wide, heavy pot or Dutch oven.
Stir the orange juice, honey, oil, cinnamon and salt together and pour over the vegetables.
Bring to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and simmer 25 to 35 minutes more, until the vegetables are very tender and the liquid has reduced to a glossy syrup.
Stir gently, taste and add a squeeze of lemon if it is too sweet.
Serve warm.

Tips

Cut carrots and sweet potato into even pieces so they finish together.
Stir gently near the end so the vegetables keep their shape.
It tastes even better reheated the next day.
Good with roast chicken or as a dessert with whipped cream.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make carrot tzimmes with prunes and honey?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 8 servings.

How should I store carrot tzimmes with prunes and honey?

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days; rewarm gently with a splash of juice or water.

Can I make carrot tzimmes with prunes and honey ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Tzimmes is a sweet Ashkenazi Jewish dish of carrots and dried fruit simmered in honey, often served at Rosh Hashanah. Serve it with roast chicken or as a dessert with whipped cream.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

226 Calories / serving

3.8g Fat

49.0g Carbs

2.4g Protein

32.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1808 cal · 30g fat · 392g carbs · 19g protein · 263g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.