Sweet Potato Tzimmes is a comforting Jewish side dish made with tender sweet potatoes, carrots, dried fruit, honey, and warm spices. It is naturally sweet, colorful, and perfect for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, or a cozy holiday dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
- Naturally sweet and flavorful
- Tender roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
- Warm cinnamon and honey flavor
- Perfect for holiday meals
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- ½ cup pitted prunes, chopped
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chopped pecans, optional
How to Make Sweet Potato Tzimmes
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the vegetables: Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, apricots, and prunes to the baking dish.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together the honey, orange juice, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the vegetables: Pour the honey mixture over the sweet potatoes and carrots. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, stir gently, and continue baking for 20–25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Add pecans: If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top during the final 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Let the tzimmes rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Tzimmes
- Cut the sweet potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the honey depending on how sweet you like the dish.
- Fresh orange juice adds brightness to the sweet glaze.
- Add pecans for extra crunch and texture.
- Make it ahead and gently reheat before serving.
Final Thoughts
This Sweet Potato Tzimmes is tender, sweet, and full of warm holiday flavors. The combination of sweet potatoes, carrots, dried fruit, honey, and cinnamon makes it a comforting side dish for Rosh Hashanah and other special meals.
