Orange Juice Tzimmes

8 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 5 min
Ready In: 1 hr 15 min

“Stewed carrots and prunes, sweetened with sugar and orange juice” - by Ellen Finkelstein

Ingredients

8 large carrots
1 cup prunes
2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Place carrot and prunes in a pot. Cover the vegetables with orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, let boil 10 minutes.
Stir in sugar and butter. Simmer gently for 1 hour or until the liquid is almost absorbed.
Sprinkle with lemon zest and ginger and let simmer another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
255 cal
13%

Fat
8.2 g
13%

Carbs
46.8 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Grapefruit Girl

Sep. 30, 2008

"I made so many changes I wasn't sure whether to write a review or a new recipe! First, I used fresh orange juice and plenty of orange zest. I replaced the prunes with dried apricots, halved the butter..." See more, and added honey. Tasted very good and orange-y. "

ELIXIR

Sep. 21, 2003

"a bit sweeter than other recipes I've tasted..." See more"

Veronica

Apr. 3, 2007

"i added a handful of raisins (for my raisin loving guests) and added honey towards the end instead of more sugar. also a bit of nutmeg or cinnamon really brings out the flavors. but a great recipe to ..." See moretweak! thanks :)"

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