The Apple Butter Glazed Tzimmes is a creative take on the traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, tzimmes, often enjoyed during Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Passover. Traditional tzimmes recipes feature root vegetables and dried fruits like prunes, all simmered to a soft, creamy texture. This modern rendition adds apple butter, figs, and an array of spices that capture the essence of fall.
Here’s how you can make this dish:
Apple Butter Glazed Tzimmes Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup Manischewitz apple butter (or any apple butter)
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 6 dried figs, quartered
- 1 cup prunes
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup chopped parsley, for garnish
- 2 Tbs. sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preparation of Fruits: In a medium-sized bowl, combine apple butter, vegetable stock, and apple cider vinegar. Add the quartered figs and prunes. Let them soak for 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Vegetable Preparation: In a large bowl, mix the chopped sweet potato, apple, carrots, and parsnips. Toss them with olive oil, cinnamon, freshly grated ginger, and salt until well coated.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the mixed vegetables to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the soaked fig and prune mixture with apple butter sauce over the vegetables.
- Baking: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid and bake for about 2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
Tips:
- Make it Ahead: This dish can be made a day in advance. Simply reheat before serving.
- Gluten-free: The recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Vegan-Friendly: The recipe is also vegan. Double-check your vegetable stock and apple butter to make sure they don’t contain any animal products.
Serving Ideas:
- Serve as a side dish for Rosh Hashanah or other Jewish holidays.
- It pairs well with roasted meats, especially chicken or brisket.
- Enjoy it as a hearty vegetarian main course with a green salad on the side.
This Apple Butter Glazed Tzimmes is a delicious way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah or any occasion when you want a comforting, sweet, and savory dish. Enjoy!
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