Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Apple Cranberry Apricot Matzo Kugel, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This traditional Jewish dish, popular during Passover and other holidays, is a delightful casserole made with layers of matzo, a crispy unleavened bread, and a flavorful filling. Our recipe features a medley of diced apples, dried cranberries, and chewy apricots, enveloped in a rich egg custard. Baked to perfection, the kugel emerges with a golden-brown crust and a tender, moist interior, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this delectable main course are three additional irresistible recipes: a classic Noodle Kugel, a savory Mushroom and Spinach Kugel, and a sweet and decadent Chocolate Chip Kugel. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, catering to various preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Apple Cranberry Apricot Matzo Kugel and explore the diverse world of kugel recipes.
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MATZO APPLE KUGEL
Delicious Passover specialty that's easy and can be served with either meat or dairy dinners! Can also be made ahead and cooked later.
Provided by Cindy Faigin
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the crumbled matzos in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 2 minutes, then drain off excess water. Do not squeeze.
- To the bowl of matzo, add eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, lemon juice and applesauce. Stir to combine. Mix in the apples and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture evenly into a 2 quart casserole dish. Mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden, and the apples are soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 317.7 mg, Sugar 24.4 g
APPLE MATZO KUGEL
The BEST kugel ever. I'm not Jewish but have a lot of Jewish friends, and they love this recipe! Good as a side dish, breakfast, dessert or snack!
Provided by LORANGE7
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Break the matzo sheets into pieces, and soak in a bowl of water until soft. Drain in a colander, mashing to squeeze the water out.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, sugar, oil and cinnamon. Add the soaked matzo, and mix well. Fold in the apples and raisins. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until nicely browned and apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 173.1 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
APPLE-MATZOH KUGEL
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Toss the apples with the brown sugar and orange juice, set aside in a medium bowl.
- 3. Break the matzoh into 2- to 3-inch pieces and soak in 1 cup of warm water until soft but not mushy. Set aside.
- 4. While the matzoh soaks, beat the eggs with a wire whisk in a large bowl until blended. Add the salt, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, raisins, and apricots.
- 5. Squeeze the liquid from the softened matzoh and add the matzoh to the egg mixture with the apples. Stir the kugel well and pour into a lightly greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish or a 10x14-inch pan. Dot the top of the kugel with the 4 tablespoons of butter.
- 6. Bake the kugel for 1 hour. Cover the top with foil if the top begins to become too brown early in the baking. Remove the kugel from the oven and cool to room temperature.
CREAMY MATZO-APPLE KUGEL
This sweet and creamy kugel makes an impressive centerpiece for a Passover brunch. You can also serve it for dessert.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet and saute apple slices on high heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned. Remove to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add 2 teaspoons butter to the skillet, lower heat to medium, and quickly saute raisins and almonds, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn them. Add to bowl with apples, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place matzo squares in another large bowl, and run cool water over them to soften. Crumble the matzo, and drain in a colander. Return drained matzo to bowl.
- Combine eggs with matzo and stir well. In another bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese thoroughly. Then add it to the matzo mixture, along with sugar, cinnamon, salt, and fruit-nut mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Grease a 10-inch square Pyrex baking pan (or similar) with butter (use quite a bit), pour mixture into pan, and bake for 50 minutes or until top is a light golden brown. Let cool on counter. Loosen sides with a knife, place a large platter over the baking pan, and carefully turn the kugel out onto the platter. If any pieces stick in the pan, just put them in place. When cooled, sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar (best done through a sieve or sifter). YOu can serve this kugel warm (not hot) or at room temperature, but we like it best chilled in the refrigerator with the confectioners' sugar added just prior to serving.
FANTASTIC APPLE-CRANBERRY APRICOT MATZOH KUGEL!
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
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your kugel a complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Don't overcook the apples. You want them to be tender but still retain their shape.
- Use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries will work in a pinch, but fresh cranberries will give your kugel a brighter flavor.
- Soak the apricots in hot water before using them. This will help to plump them up and make them easier to chop.
- Use a good quality matzo meal. This will help to ensure that your kugel is light and fluffy.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your kugel tough.
- Bake the kugel until it is golden brown on top. This will ensure that it is cooked through.
- Let the kugel cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Apple cranberry apricot matzo kugel is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this kugel is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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