Tzimmes

2 pounds carrots
1/2 pineapple, crushed
3/4 cup water sugar syrup (optional)

Peel and slice carrots. Cook in slightly salted water for about 20 minutes or until almost done.
Crush pineapple in blender. Add to carrots. Cook another 15 minutes until soft. Add sugar syrup to taste.

Variation: Substitute sweet potatoes for pineapple and add more sugar.