Recipe: Fruit and Vegetable Tzimmes

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Fruit and Vegetable Tzimmes
The quantities and ingredients in this recipe are extremely adjustable. You can leave things out or put them in depending on what you actually have available without worrying about how it will turn out. The original recipe said it serves 16, but we've had leftovers with 20 people (of course, some of the people were kids).

2 medium onions
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 medium butternut squash
1 pound parsnips
2 pounds carrots
4 apples
1 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon -- (or more)
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
water
1/2 cup prunes
1/4 cup dried pears
1/4 cup dried apricots

Peel and chop vegetables and apples.
Combine orange juice and spices.
Pour juice over vegetables in a big pot; add enough water to cover 1/3 to 1/2 the vegetables.
Cook on top of the stove 40 minutes; add dried fruit and cook for 20 minutes more.
Check pot frequently, adding water as needed.
Mash slightly before serving.