Best 11 Apricot Kugel Recipes

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Apricot Kugel is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of dried apricots with a rich, eggy custard filling. The result is a moist, flavorful cake that can be served as a dessert or a brunch dish. This article provides three different recipes for Apricot Kugel: a classic recipe, a gluten-free recipe, and a vegan recipe. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients, making it easy to create this delicious dish at home. Whether you are looking for a traditional Jewish treat or a unique and flavorful dessert, Apricot Kugel is sure to please.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT CHEESE KUGEL



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This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends scrape the pan clean. I got the recipe from my sister years ago. -Florence Palermo, Melrose Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 large eggs
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth; stir in lemon juice. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Drain and rinse noodles; add to egg mixture. , Spoon half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the preserves; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 233mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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This is an old family recipe that I recently entered in the 2001 Ventura County Fair and won 'Honorable Mention' for in the Pudding Division. There was no category for Kugel, but the judges loved it and still wanted to honor me with a ribbon! Hope you enjoy it as well.

Provided by Diane Klein

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apricot nectar
1 cup milk
½ cup golden raisins
1 ½ cups cornflake crumbs
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in egg noodles, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix egg noodles with 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla. Stir in apricot nectar and milk. Mix in raisins. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix cornflake crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, remaining vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread over the egg noodle mixture.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 102.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 22 g

FANTASTIC APPLE-CRANBERRY APRICOT MATZOH KUGEL!



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This is better than any bread pudding!!! This is best served at room temperature, yeah right, just try and wait that long, you will have it half gone before it even reaches room temperature LOL! it is THAT good, try this, you will LOVE IT! Dried cherries can be used in place of the dried apricots and raisins can be replaced for the cranberries, I use Ocean Spray Craisins when I make this! If you prefer a less sweeter kugel then reduce the white sugar to 1-1/4 cups or less.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large baking apples (use Granny smith if possible, cored and medium diced)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
6 plain matzohs (broken into 2-3-inch pieces, use unsalted matzoh)
1 cup warm water
8 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon (can use more)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (or use margarine)
1 1/4 cups dried cranberries (I use Ocean Spray Craisins for this)
1 1/4 cups dried apricots, chopped coarsely
5 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces) or 5 tablespoons margarine (cut into small pieces)
2 tablespoons sugar (use white or brown sugar for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 3-quart casserole dish (you can also make this in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, I used my 3-quart Corning Ware casserole dish for this).
  • In a bowl toss the apple pieces with 1/3 cup brown sugar (can use less than 1/3 cup sugar if desired) and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; set aside.
  • In another bowl soak the matzoh pieces in 1 cup warm water until soft but not mushy; set aside.
  • While the matzoh is soaking, in a large bowl whisk the eggs until well blended; add in the salt, cinnamon, 1-1/2 cups sugar, melted butter, cranberries (or Craisins) and chopped dried apricots; mix to combine.
  • Gently squeeze the liquid from the matzohs (don't worry about squeezing all of the water out completely!) add to the egg mixture along with the chopped apples; mix very well.
  • Transfer the mixture into greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle lightly with about 2 tablespoons white or brown sugar, then dot all over with the cold butter pieces.
  • Bake covered with foil for about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven uncover, then return and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the casserole is set.
  • Serve at room temperature.

KUGEL WITH APRICOT NECTAR



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
Kosher salt
1 pound wide egg noodles
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups apricot nectar
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
3 cups cornflakes, crushed
6 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the kugel: Brush a 4-quart shallow baking dish with margarine. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain well, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Add the margarine and stir to melt and coat the noodles.
  • Beat the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons apricot nectar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugar, then the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk and the remaining apricot nectar; beat until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over the noodles; stir to coat.
  • Make the topping: Combine the cornflakes, melted margarine and sugar in a medium bowl. Sprinkle on top of the noodle mixture and bake until just set in the center, about 1 hour. (If the topping is golden but the kugel is not yet set, turn off the oven and keep the kugel inside up to 20 more minutes.) Let cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

HOLIDAY APRICOT KUGEL



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I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe and dates back more than 1,000 years. This particular recipe is most likely a variation of a recipe brought over to the new world by German/Dutch immigrants.

Provided by 440DartRacer

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves (such as SMUCKER'S® Apricot Preserves)
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup melted butter
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the apricot preserves, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix to thoroughly combine. Fold in the cottage cheese and noodles, and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the kugel is cooked and set, about 50 minutes. Remove the kugel and top with Cheddar cheese, return to the oven, and bake until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Let the kugel rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 126.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 291.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Apricot Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces wide egg noodles
8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces sour cream
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (12 ounce) jars apricot preserves
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with canola spray, set aside.
  • Boil lightly salted water in a large saucepan, add noodles and cook al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water.
  • While noodles are cooking, beat together the following ingredients in a large bowl: cream cheese (room temp), butter (room temp), sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs and salt. Fold in noodles and blend well.
  • Spread half of noodle mixture in bottom of greased pan; top with one jar of apricot preserves in a thin layer. Repeat with remaining noodles and preserves. Then, sprinkle brown sugar on top, followed by pecans.
  • Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes until top is golden and slightly crisp. Serve warm.

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Struck up a conversation with a woman in the doctor's office one day and we started talking Kugel recipes. She told me about this one. I went home and made it. LOL It is so good.

Provided by Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag wide egg noodles
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 pkg cream cheese, room temperature
4 eggs
brown sugar
1 12 oz jar apricot preserves

Steps:

  • 1. Boil noodles in salted water for 4 minutes
  • 2. Mix noodles with the butter and cream cheese. Then add the eggs.
  • 3. Place half the noodles in a 9 x 13 inch greased casserole dish.
  • 4. Top the noodles with half jar of preserves and then sprinkle brown sugar over preserves (I'd say a couple handfulls.)
  • 5. Top with the ramining noodles and preserves and again sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • 6. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Apricot Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     European

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces cottage cheese, i use 1%
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, i use low fat
1 cup sugar
5 eggs or 5 egg substitute, equivalent
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 (16 ounce) cans apricot halves, drained
1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl stir Cottage cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of sugar, eggs and melted butter or margarine until well blended.
  • Chop 1 can of apricots.
  • Stir chopped apricots and egg noodles into cheese mixture.
  • Pour into a 13 x 9 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Top with rest of apricots, (I cut them into slices).
  • Mix cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar together and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour@ 350 degrees or until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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From Manchester, Massachusetts, Martha Chayet shares this treat traditionally served on the Jewish Sabbath, Kugel is a baked pudding usually made with potatoes or noodles and served as a side dish. Sweet versions make delicious desserts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained
3/4 cup apricot preserves, warmed
TOPPING:
1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add the next nine ingredients; mix well. Add fettuccine; mix gently. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with jam; cut through noodle mixture with a knife to swirl. , In a bowl, combine the first five topping ingredients; sprinkle with butter and toss to coat. Sprinkle topping over kugel. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL



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Make and share this Apricot Noodle Kugel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces egg noodles
1 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 cup apricot nectar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dried apricot, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a glass baking dish.
  • Cook flat egg noodles in boiling water for 7 minutes, then drain & spoon noodles into prepared baking dish.
  • Wisk together milk, sugar, cream cheese, eggs, nectar & melted butter, beating for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in quartered apricots, then add mixture to noodles in baking dish.
  • Bake about 60 minutes, until kugel is set & top is golden brown.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 188.8, Sodium 134.4, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 40.6, Protein 11.7

APRICOT-COTTAGE CHEESE KUGEL - PESACH



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Categories     Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ boards Matzah
3 eggs
¼ - ½ cup sugar
½ cup yellow raisins (optional)
6 ounces apricot preserves
½ pint sour cream
1 pound small curd cottage cheese
½ teaspoon salt
Topping: 3 teaspoons sugar mixed with
1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Soak matzah in cold water. Squeeze dry. Combine eggs and sugar. Beat until light and creamy. Add remaining ingredients. Spoon into lightly greased lasagna pan. Sprinkle on topping and bake 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh apricots. This will ensure that your kugel is flavorful and moist.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the kugel tough.
  • Bake the kugel until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the kugel is cooked through.
  • Let the kugel cool slightly before serving. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
  • Serve the kugel warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Apricot kugel is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh apricots, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert for a weeknight meal or a special treat for a holiday gathering, apricot kugel is sure to please.

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