5 lg. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks, and cooked
4 lg. carrots, peeled, cut in chunks, and cooked
1 c. pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. honey
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
Salt, to taste
Orange juice, optional
2 or 3 apples, peeled and sliced

Mash sweet potatoes and carrots. Mix in the prunes. Add cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Combine honey and butter. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Alternate layers of mashed seasoned vegetables and apples, dribbling honey (and juice) mixture over each layer. End with vegetable layer. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. This tzimmes freezes well. Yields at least 8 servings.