ALSATIAN PEAR KUGEL WITH PRUNES

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Alsatian Pear Kugel With Prunes image

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ripe Bosc pears
2 small onions (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Salt to taste
1/2 loaf bread (about 7 ounces), cubed
3/4 cup sugar
8 tablespoons butter or pareve margarine, melted
2 large eggs
2 cups pitted prunes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Peel the pears and cut all but one of them into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of the oil over a medium-high heat in a skillet. Lightly sauté the onions until they are translucent. Remove from the heat and salt lightly, allowing them to cool slightly.
  • Soak the bread for a few seconds in lukewarm water and squeeze dry. Put in a large bowl, and, using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix with 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter or pareve margarine. Stir in the eggs, onions and half of the diced pears, setting aside the remaining pears for the sauce.
  • Pour the batter into the spring form pan and bake for 2 hours.
  • While the kugel is cooking, make the sauce. In a heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat, put 1 cup of water, the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, the prunes, cinnamon, lemon juice and the remaining diced pears. Cook this compote mixture uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Finely grate the remaining pear and stir it into the cooked compote.
  • When the kugel is done, remove from the oven and set on a rack to cool for about 20 minutes. Unmold from the pan onto a serving platter, and spoon half of the compote over it. Serve the remaining compote on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 529, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 50 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Sofita Rani
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This kugel is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Asad Ali gujjar
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I love the addition of nuts and spices to this kugel. It gives it a really nice crunch and flavor.


Waser Brother
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This kugel is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner.


Muhammad Yarima
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I'm always looking for new kugel recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Ertgurl Ghazi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears and prunes.


Zwar Abbas
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I made this kugel exactly as the recipe said, but it didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Caliana Frederick
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The final product was delicious.


Chinyere Ehirim
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This kugel was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Hazara beauty
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I'm not usually a fan of kugel, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are amazing.


Ms Na
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This kugel is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


The Voice 1
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I love the use of pears and prunes in this kugel. It gives it a really interesting flavor and texture.


Edward Mphahlele
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Sikhokhele Naki
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I made this kugel for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Godwin Ayomide
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This Alsatian pear kugel was a delight! The combination of pears, prunes, and spices created a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful dish. It was easy to make and the results were impressive.