Jewish Food Tour of Poland - Warsaw Tzimmes | POLIN Museum

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.

Peel and slice the carrots into rounds.

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.

Combine carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes in a large pot.

Add honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the pot.

Pour in orange juice and enough water to cover the vegetables.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 40-50 minutes until tender.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.

Serve warm as a side dish.

Cooking Techniques

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