Honey-Glazed Carrot Tzimmes with Dried Apricots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A sweet and savory slow-cooked carrot dish with honey and dried apricots, traditionally served during Jewish holidays like Hanukkah. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 70 minutes, pairs carrots, dried apricots, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 1 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 2 pounds peeled and cut carrots, 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Step 2: Stir ingredients together, then cover pot and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour until carrots are very tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Remove pot from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted and glossy.
4. Step 4: Transfer tzimmes to a serving dish and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.