My Grandmother's Russian Jewish Carrot Tzimmes: A Comforting Holiday Recipe

prunes

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots provide a similar sweetness and texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor while brown sugar is more economical.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash maintains sweetness and is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Blanch carrots in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.

In a large ovenproof dish, combine carrots, prunes, apricots, and orange zest.

Add the orange juice, honey, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.

Pour mixture over carrot mixture. Toss to coat.

Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, stir, and continue baking uncovered for 30-40 minutes until carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened and reduced to a glaze.

Season with salt to taste.

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving on a platter.

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