Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      large         carrots -- peeled, chunked
   2      medium        -- russet or idaho
                        -- pota
   1                    peeled and cubed
   3                    yams or sweet potatoes
   1                    peeled and cubed
   1      medium        onion -- diced
  10      large         pitted prunes halved
   1      clove         garlic -- crushed
     1/2  cup           brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon -- optional
   2      cups          orange juice

Preparation:

Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.Immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and cook over low heat,stirring often,for approximately 1 hour.If the tzimmes starts to get dry,add 1/2 cup of water at a time.Cook until the carrots are very sofft but not mushy.The consistency should be moist and thick......