My Mamas Carrot Tzimmes Recipes

EASY CARROT TZIMMES

Steps:

• In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat carrots and water to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Remove carrots from saucepan; keep warm.
• In same saucepan, mix remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apple is tender.
• Add carrots; stir gently to coat. Cook until thoroughly heated.

CARROT TZIMMES

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the margarine in a large pot over a medium heat until tender.
• Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, prunes, apricots, honey, zest, juice, spices and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Give the pot a good stir, then cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until the carrots and sweet potatoes are tender.
• Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary - it needs to be sweet, but not sickly-sweet.

POLISH APPLE & CARROT TZIMMES (PASSOVER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole.
• Place the carrots in a saucepan, add about 1/2 cup water and cook, about 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Add apples for last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain and turn the carrots, apples and onions into the casserole. Add the raisins, sugar or honey, salt and pepper.
• Mix the orange juice and potato starch in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over the carrot-apple mixture. Sprinkle with the oil and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.