Carrot Tzimmes

12 Large carrots,peeled,chunked

2 Medium,russet or idaho potat

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 c Brown sugar

1 ts Salt

1 ts Cinnamon,optional

2 c Orange juice

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......