Glazed Tzimmes Crock Pot

Transform your holiday table with the irresistible sweetness of Glazed Tzimmes made effortlessly in a crock pot. This slow-cooked medley of tender root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips is beautifully balanced with dried apricots, prunes, and a luscious orange-honey glaze infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. With just 20 minutes of prep and the ease of crock pot cooking, this gluten-free side dish becomes rich, caramelized, and bursting with cozy flavors after six slow, savory hours. Ideal for Rosh Hashanah, Passover, or any festive gathering, this tzimmes pairs perfectly with roasted meats or a hearty grain. Prepare to delight your guests with this melt-in-your-mouth recipe that’s as comforting as it is timeless!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large carrots
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 medium parsnips
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup prunes
• 1 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips. Chop them into evenly sized chunks (about 1-inch pieces).

Step 2

In the crock pot, layer the carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips evenly.

Step 3

Add the dried apricots and prunes on top of the vegetable mixture.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and vegetable broth. Whisk together until fully mixed.

Step 5

Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the vegetables and dried fruits in the crock pot.

Step 6

Add dollops of unsalted butter on top of the mixture.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to low heat. Allow the tzimmes to cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.

Step 8

Once the cooking time is complete, test the vegetables with a fork to ensure they are tender and cooked through.

Step 9

If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt or a drizzle of honey to taste.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1542.9 grams (1542.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1850

Total Fat 33.10g	42%
Saturated Fat 15.90g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 2099mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 396.20g	144%
Dietary Fiber 49.60g	177%
Total Sugars 225.10g
Protein 22.50g	45%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466mg	36%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 4908mg	104%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.1%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 80.3%