By Brenda Storch, Messianic Rebbetzin of The Tabernacle
INGREDIENTS
10 -12 large carrots,
peeled and cut into large chunks
2 large russet potatoes,
peeled and cubed
3 yams or 3 sweet potatoes,
peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, in 1-inch slices
2 garlic cloves, crushed
18 large pitted prunes, cut in half
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 apples, unpeeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
PREPARATION
Place all ingredients in a pot.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir frequently.
Cook until carrots are soft but not mushy.
Tzimmes should have the consistency of a thick stew with very little liquid left in the pot.
Serve hot.
