Fruity Sweet Potato Tzimmes

4 large sweet potatoes or yams, cut in 1" cubes
1 medium butternut squash, cut in 1"cubes
2 large apples, sliced thinly
1 pound assorted dried fruit ( prunes, apricots, peaches )
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger


     Combine all ingredients and place in greased 2-quart 
     baking dish or 9" x 13" pan.  Cover tightly and bake at 
     375* for 1  1/2 hours, until vegetables are tender and
     fruit is soft and squishy.  Stir before serving.
     
 

Holiday Tzimmes

     Substitute  3/4 cup sweet kosher wine for the orange 
     juice, and this dish is perfect for Passover or Rosh 
     Hashanah.

     Makes at least 8 servings.
 
 


 
 
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