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

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my kugel turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Et's Eamin
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This kugel is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Unitechnology
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The apricots added a subtle sweetness to the kugel, and it was the perfect side dish to my roasted chicken.


Kalam Gazi
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This kugel is a great way to use up leftover apricots. I had a bunch of apricots that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this kugel. It turned out great!


Gary Passmore
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they all love it.


Zannia Alfred
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This kugel is so good! I made it for a potluck dinner, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone raved about it, and I'm already planning to make it again for my next party.


Eben Tett
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I made this kugel for my family's Hanukkah celebration, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The apricots added a nice touch of sweetness, and the kugel was the perfect side dish to our latkes.


Mbabazi Winfred
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This was my first time making kugel, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were delicious. The apricots gave it a unique and flavorful twist.


Romi Aktar
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I've made this kugel several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.


Mrs Shanta
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This apricot kugel was a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved it, and I received so many compliments. It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the apricots added a lovely tartness. I will definitely be making this again for fu