Mom's Tzimus

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My Mom developed this recipe which has become a holiday tradition in our family. It's different from many tzimuses because it is not made with sweet potatoes.

Submitted by andee
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 12 ounces pitted prunes

  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons matzo meal (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place the prunes in a large saucepan, and add water to barely cover while you peel and cut the potatoes and carrots. Add the potatoes, carrots, lemon juice, and sugar to the water, bring to a boil, and lower heat. Simmer the mixture until the carrots are very tender and the mixture is thick, about 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

  2. If a thicker tzimus is desired, stir in the matzo meal and simmer an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
1g Fat
79g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 35mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 79g 29%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1052mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.