Tzimmes is a traditional Ashkenazi dish made from slow cooked root vegetables and fruits. A tasty blend of savory and sweet, that pairs well with a variety of entrees. We added a New England flair by including dried cranberries and maple syrup in the dish. The fall flavors of carrots and sweet potatoes make it a perfect seasonal addition to any Sukkot menu. 

This tzimmes recipe was inspired by Breaking Matzo Founder Andy Goldfarb’s great aunts – Shang and Emma. They were sisters and lived together all of their life. They were wonderful cooks and always made this delicious Tzimmes for the Jewish Holidays. 

This recipe was originally featured on BreakingMatzo.com. 

Makes approximately 5 cups 

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 red onion, finely chopped 
• 1-1/4 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into coins 

• 1-1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 
• juice of 1 orange (or 1/4 cup orange juice) 
• 1/4 cup maple syrup 
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries 
• 1/2 cup dried figs 

• 1/2 cup Medjool dates 
• 1/2 tsp pepper 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• pinch of salt 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Heat olive oil in a hot sauce pan then add red onion. 
2. Cook onion on medium-low until soft. 
3. Add carrots and sweet potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
4. Add orange juice and maple syrup and cook for 5 minutes on low. 
5. Add remaining ingredients and cook until you can pierce the carrots and sweet potatoes with a knife (about 5 more minutes).