Sweet Potato Tzimmes

5 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks and cooked
4 large carrots, peeled, cut in chunks and cooked
1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons melted margarine
1/8 teaspoon 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 margarine.

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 F for about 45 minutes.

These freeze well. Yields at least 8 servings.