Many kugels are made with noodles and we loved the matzo in this recipe. When baked, the matzo and egg have almost a bread pudding texture. The flavor is amazing. It is overloaded with apples and cinnamon. Orange zest adds a nice, fresh flavor. This is classified as a side dish, but could really be a dessert. I have been making this, my own, version of matzoh kugel (pudding) every Passover for at least 40 years and it is always a hit with family and friends, especially good as a side dish accompaniment with poultry.
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Recipe Cuisine: Jewish Recipe Category: Other Side Dishes Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 3 - matzos
- 6 - eggs, well beaten
- 1/2-3/4 cup(s) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup(s) raisins, any type note: may use craisins for a change.
- 4 large apples (any type, but I like delicious), peeled or partially peeled
- 1 large orange, zest only
- 1/2 cup(s) almonds, chopped or sliced
- 4+ tablespoon(s) cinnamon-sugar mixture
- 1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine, melted
Intructions :
- Break matzohs coarsely. Soak them in water just until soft (about 1 minute). Squeeze out excess water. (DO NOT OVER SOAK!)
- In a very large bowl, stir together the matzos and the eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, raisins, apples, orange zest, and almonds
- Place in well-greased (or sprayed with Pam) baking pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle top with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Note: The orange rind is a must! Add extra for even more flavor
- Drizzle butter or margarine over the top if desired
- Bake at 350 until firm and browned (about 45 minutes)
- Note: This freezes well. I use the large slits of a hand grater, but you can use a food processor for speedier prep time.
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Keyword : apple-orange-kugel-matzo