Best 10 Fruit Tzimmes Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through history and tradition with Fruit Tzimmes, a delectable dish deeply rooted in Jewish cuisine. This sweet and savory stew boasts a medley of succulent fruits, tender vegetables, and aromatic spices, simmered together to create a symphony of flavors. Discover two variations of this classic dish: the traditional Ashkenazi Fruit Tzimmes, where dried fruits take center stage, and the Moroccan Fruit Tzimmes, which introduces a vibrant blend of spices and fresh fruits. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to indulge in a dish that has stood the test of time, bringing warmth and joy to dinner tables for generations.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TZIMMES



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This tzimmes recipe is a colorful stew made with sweet potatoes, carrots and dried fruit. An easy traditional Jewish side dish option that pairs perfectly with chicken or beef.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 cup dried plums (pitted)
1/2 cup dried apricots
1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine if you're keeping kosher, cut into thin slices)
orange zest for garnish (optional)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the sweet potatoes, carrots, plums and apricots in the dish. Stir gently to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pour the orange juice mixture over the fruit and vegetables. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake for one hour. Uncover the dish, then arrange the slices of butter over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened. Garnish with orange zest if desired, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 206 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TZIMMES



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No Rosh Hashanah celebration is complete without a serving of tzimmes, a dish of root vegetables and dried fruits. The fruit and honey in the mix symbolize the sweetness of the New Year. The carrots and sweet potatoes are cut into rounds to honor the tradition of hope for goodness and sweetness without end. This version of the classic dish gets a savory undertone from a full cup of vegetable broth, making it all the better to pair with a slice of brisket or roast chicken.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons salted butter or vegan butter substitute (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 pounds medium rainbow carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (see Cook's Note)
4 ounces red pearl onions, peeled (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup candied ginger, roughly chopped
10 dried apricots
10 prunes, pitted
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch fine sea salt
Ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and then add the carrots, sweet potatoes and onions. Sauté, stirring frequently, until lightly browned all over, about 8 minutes. Spread the vegetables evenly in a 9-by-13-inch casserole and tuck the ginger, apricots and prunes around the dish.
  • Add the vegetable broth and honey to a small bowl and whisk together to combine. Pour over the fruits and vegetables, then submerge the cinnamon stick. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and braise for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, stir the mixture and continue cooking (uncovered) until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is reduced and thickened to a syrupy consistency, about 30 minutes more.
  • Break the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces, dot over the top and gently stir to coat the vegetable mixture in the reduced sauce. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and a light shake of cinnamon. Serve topped with mint and parsley.

TZIMMES



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Tzimmes is a traditional stew for Passover, made from a combination of sweet potatoes and dried fruit. This crowd-pleasing side dish is easy to make so be sure to have enough on hand.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 medium carrots, (about 1 pound), peeled
4 sweet potatoes, (about 2 pounds)
1 cup bite-size pitted prunes, (about 6 ounces)
1 cup dried apricots, (about 5 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, (from one orange)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut carrots into 2-inch pieces. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, and lower heat to medium; add sweet potatoes in their skins, and cook for 20 minutes, adding the carrots after 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel sweet potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl along with carrots and remaining ingredients. Mix well, and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes, basting with pan juices after 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately.

TZIMMES



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Tzimmes is a traditional and delicious Jewish dish, often served at holidays and family get-togethers. The sweet dish symbolized good luck.

Provided by Kristina Vanni

Categories     Appetizer     Brunch     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Snack

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds sweet potatoes
2 pounds medium carrots
2 cups prunes (pitted)
3 teaspoons orange zest (freshly grated)
1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 39 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize Serves 8-10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TZIMMES



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Whether you decide to serve this as a holiday side dish or a dessert, it will be delicious! We really loved this classic Jewish casserole. The mixture of sweet potatoes and carrots with all the fruit and juices is fabulous. It's a great balance of sweet and savory. It makes a lot, so if you're having a big holiday dinner consider...

Provided by Jackie Marinoff

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb baby carrots, sliced in half
7 large sweet potatoes, sliced
9 oz prunes or plums pitted, sliced in half
1 c orange juice, pulp free
20 oz pineapple chunks with juice, canned
33 oz mandarin oranges, with juice, canned
2 1/2 c golden raisins
15 oz apricots, fresh
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter, sliced into pats
1/4 tsp nutmeg
vegetable cooking spray w/ flour

Steps:

  • 1. First and foremost put on your "Just A Pinch Apron" and a huge smile! Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray. This will help with the clean-up. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START.
  • 2. SWEET POTATOES: Wash sweet potatoes and place in a large soup kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook until sweet potatoes are firm but tender NOT mushy. Remove hot water from kettle and put in cold water.
  • 3. PEELING SWEET POTATOES: Let sweet potatoes cool in water until you can handle them. Take one sweet potato at a time and make a slice down the length of the sweet potato. Then with your hands remove the skin. Do this for each sweet potato. Once the skin is removed cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes and place back into the large soup kettle.
  • 4. BABY CARROTS: Wash baby carrots and cut into halves. Place the carrots in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to a boil. Cook until tender but firm.
  • 5. Drain carrots and add them to the soup kettle with the sweet potatoes.
  • 6. PRUNES/PLUMS AND RAISINS: Cut prunes or plums (whichever you desire) in half and add them to the soup kettle. Then add the golden raisins to the soup kettle. Now very gently mix all the ingredients in the soup kettle together. I actually like to wash my hands and toss with my hands. Then place all ingredients in the soup kettle into a 3 quart sprayed casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 7. JUICES AND OTHER INGREDIENTS: In a medium size bowl, mix (juice ONLY) orange juice, pineapple juice, mandarin orange juice, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Then pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in the 3-quart casserole dish.
  • 8. Slice butter into pats and place them evenly over the 3 quart casserole dish. I usually place the pats 3 rows down and 4-5 rows across.
  • 9. Place a cover over the 3 quart casserole dish. If you don't have a cover use aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • 10. PINEAPPLE, MANDARIN ORANGES & APRICOTS: Uncover the casserole dish. Place in a mixing bowl the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges. Cut the apricot half and into half again and add to mixing bowl. Gently mix all the fruit together and then put into 3-quart casserole dish. Mix everything in the 3-quart casserole dish making sure you include the juice in the mixing.
  • 11. Bake for 10 minutes UNCOVERED. Remove casserole dish from oven and serve hot as a side dish or dessert.

FRUIT TZIMMES



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Make and share this Fruit Tzimmes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb mixed dried fruit (prunes, peaches, pears apricots, raisins)
1/2 cup brown rice
4 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash fruit in hot water; drain well.
  • Combine fruit with rice, honey, seasonings and water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer slowly until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes). If necessary, add a little water.
  • Heat flour over medium heat in a small skillet until light brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in butter.
  • Slowly add water, stirring constantly. When smooth and thick, add to fruit mixture. Cook until the fruit liquid has thickened.
  • Transfer to a casserole; brown lightly under the broiler flame for a few minutes.
  • Serve hot as a dessert -- we serve it as a side dish with meat and poultry, also.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 231.9, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.5

SWEET POTATO, CARROT AND DRIED FRUIT CASSEROLE



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This dish is inspired by several tsimmes recipes in Joan Nathan's "Jewish Cooking in America." Tsimmes, a Yiddish word that means "fuss," doesn't have to be fussy at all. Sometimes the dish contains meat (and is fussier than this one), but sometimes it's just fruit and vegetables. Warning: You may find yourself eating this for breakfast.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves eight

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium carrots about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch dice
3 medium sweet potatoes about 2 1/4 pounds, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch dice
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut in medium dice
1/4 pound pitted prunes, cut in half
1/4 pound pitted apricots, quartered
2 tablespoons mild honey, like clover
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste about 1/2 teaspoon
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter or oil a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Place the carrots and sweet potatoes in a steamer set above 1 inch of boiling water, and steam for five to 10 minutes, until just tender. Drain and toss with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Combine well, and scrape into the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven, and bake 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes and carrots are thoroughly tender. Dot the top with butter, and bake another 10 minutes until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the heat, and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TZIMMES



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I found this tzimmes recipe a long time ago. It has become our traditional side dish for every holiday feast and is a favorite of young and old alike. It also complements chicken or turkey quite well. -Cheri Bragg, Viola, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and cut into chunks
2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 package (12 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine sweet potatoes, carrots and plums. Combine orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over vegetables. , Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover; dot with butter. Bake until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened, 45-60 minutes, carefully stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TZIMMES - A SWEET & SAVORY JEWISH STEW



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This sweet stew is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year). It's a great showcase for fall vegetables and is straightforward enough for even an inexperienced cook to make. Serve in bowls as a stew, or plate it with brisket, roast chicken or roast beef as a side dish.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 -12 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 large russet potatoes or 2 large idaho 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 22.1, Protein 3.8

VEGETABLE - FRUIT TZIMMES



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From "A Little Jewish Cookbook" by Barbara Bloch. I've had this book a long time and this was the first tzimmes I ever made and it was well received. You can add some cinnamon if you like. I use the canned yams so no need to soften them as you do the carrots. I like the short cut! I just made this again and added dried apricots and orange zest. You can be creative with this dish.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large carrots, thickly sliced
3 yams or 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
1/2 lb prune, pitted and soaked until softened
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced
8 tablespoons brown sugar
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons schmaltz
1 cup water or 1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Parboil carrots and yams in lightly salted water until not quite tender.
  • Drain vegetables and prunes.
  • Layer carrots, yams, prunes, and apples in a casserole dish, sprinkling layers with sugar, salt, pepper and dot with butter, margarine, or schmaltz.
  • Pour 1 cup of water or orange juice into the casserole dish, cover and bake for 30 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • Uncover and bake for about 5 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
  • Serve hot as an accompaniment to main dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 41.6, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits for a more complex and flavorful tzimmes.
  • If you're using dried fruits, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before adding them to the tzimmes.
  • Add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to the tzimmes for a touch of sweetness.
  • Serve the tzimmes warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Fruit tzimmes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its sweet and savory flavors, fruit tzimmes is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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