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Tzimmes I (P, KLP, TNT)
Source: Weight Watcher's 1984 Festive Fare pamphlet
Serves: 8

2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ginger, ground
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, pared and and cut into 1/2" thick slices, blanched
2 cup carrots, (1/2" slices) blanched
2 small apples, cored, pared and cut into 1/4" slices
1 can crushed pineapple (no sugar added)
2 tablespoons margarine, plus 2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In small bowl combine sugar and seasonings: set aside.

In bottom of 2-quart casserole arrange 1/3 of the potatoes, layer 1/3 each of the carrots, apples, and pineapple over potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture and dot with 1/3 of the margarine. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with margarine.

Pour water over top, cover and bake 1 hour. Remove cover and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes longer.

Posted by Elaine Radis

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A