Best 7 Slow Cooker Tzimmes Recipes

Tzimmes is a classic Jewish stew that is typically served during the High Holidays. It is a sweet and savory dish that is made with carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and dried fruit. The meat used in tzimmes can vary, but beef, chicken, and lamb are all popular choices. In Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, tzimmes is similar to cholent, a stew cooked overnight in a slow-cooker.

There are many variations of tzimmes, but the recipes in this article all share some common ingredients and techniques. For example, all of the recipes use a slow cooker, which allows the flavors to meld and develop over time. Additionally, all of the recipes use a combination of sweet and savory ingredients, such as carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, dried fruit, and spices. Finally, all of the recipes are relatively easy to make, making them a great option for a busy weeknight meal.

This article includes three different recipes for tzimmes:

Traditional Tzimmes: This recipe is a classic take on the dish, made with beef, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, dried fruit, and spices.
Chicken Tzimmes: This recipe uses chicken instead of beef, and adds in some parsnips for extra flavor.
Vegetarian Tzimmes: This recipe is a meatless version of the dish, made with carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, dried fruit, and spices.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you prefer a more traditional or modern take on tzimmes, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Give tzimmes a try today!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT TZIMMES

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A tasty vegetarian side dish!

Provided by Amy

Categories Side Dish

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups carrots (washed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces on the bias)
3 cups sweet potatoes (washed, peeled and cut into chunks)
2 cups onion (cut into chunks)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups orange juice
1 cup wine (I used a dry red, but sweet or dry, red or white will work)
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 cup dates (pitted)

Steps:

Toss your carrots, sweet potatoes and onion chunks into your crock pot.
Add brown sugar, honey and cinnamon.
Then cover with orange juice, wine, and broth.
Cook on high for 6 hours or until vegetables and soft but not mushy and sauce is thick and coats the vegetables. Add the dates after 5 1/2 hours and continue cooking.
VERY IMPORTANT: if the vegetables are soft and the sauce is not thick yet, remove vegetables and continue to cook the sauce in the crock pot or a sauce pan until it is thick. Pour over vegetables.

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

Ingredients

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.

SIMPLE SLOW-COOKER TZIMMES

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Tzimmes is a traditional sweet-and-savory Passover dish featuring dried fruit, sweet potatoes and carrots. We've added butternut squash for more veggie power and cooked everything in a slow cooker to make it convenient for entertaining.

Time 8h20m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound carrots (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cup dried apple slices, cut into strips

Steps:

Combine sweet potatoes, carrots, squash and dried apples in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker and toss.
In a bowl, whisk together broth, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Pour over vegetables and fruit.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until vegetable mixture is just tender.
Add prunes and raisins, cover and cook on low for 1 hour more.
Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 310 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Protein 2 grams

GLAZED TZIMMES (CROCK POT)

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From a crock pot cookbook (not sure which one) submitted by Elaine Vigoda from Rochester, NY. Perfect for the busy Jewish holidays or for an interesting harvest side dish!

Provided by Oolala

Categories Potato

Time 10h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 sweet potato
6 carrots, sliced
1 potato, peeled, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 apples, peeled, sliced
1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, sliced
1/4 cup apple juice (or dry white wine)
1/2 lb dried apricot
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker and cover.
Cook on low for 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 454.2, Carbohydrate 68.9, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 37.8, Protein 4.5

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

Ingredients

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

MILLIE'S TZIMMES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pounds yams, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) dried apple rings, cut in quarters
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) pitted prunes
1 cup (4 ounces) dried pears, coarsely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) dried apricots, cut in half if large
1 cup (4 ounces) dried sweet cherries
3/4 cup (3 ounces) dried sour cherries
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups orange juice
2 cups white wine (sweet or dry)

Steps:

Place the carrots, onions, sweet potatoes, yams, dried apples, prunes, dried pears, dried apricots, and dried sweet and sour cherries in the insert of a 5 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker. Stir to mix. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Pour in the orange juice and wine and add enough water to cover. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 11 hours, or until the vegetables are very soft. Serve hot or at room temperature.

NAVA ATLAS'S SWEET POTATO TZIMMES

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In Yiddish, "tzimmes" means a big fuss or commotion. Fortunately, this signature holiday dish, a mélange of sweet vegetables and dried fruits, is not much of a fuss to make.

Provided by Karen Barrow

Categories dinner, lunch, snack, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil or other healthy vegetable oil
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
3 large sweet potatoes, cooked or microwaved, then peeled and sliced
1 large pear, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup chopped dried prunes
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2/3 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons minced fresh or jarred ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated)
1/3 to 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts for topping, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the carrots and continue to sauté until the onion is golden. Combine with the remaining ingredients except the walnuts in a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Don't worry if the potato slices break apart.
Oil a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour in the sweet potato mixture and pat in evenly. Sprinkle the optional walnuts over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top begins to turn slightly crusty. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cut carrots and parsnips.
If you don't have dried fruit, you can use fresh fruit instead. Just add it to the slow cooker in the last hour of cooking.
If you like a sweeter tzimmes, add more honey or brown sugar.
Serve tzimmes with mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or brisket.
Tzimmes can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Tzimmes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a perfect dish for a potluck or holiday dinner. With its sweet and savory flavor, tzimmes is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.