Best Matzo Apple Kugel Passover Recipes

Matzo Apple Kugel (Passover) image

Provided by blucoat

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 matzo crackers, crushed or 2 cups matzo farfel
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup applesauce
3 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries or 1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°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. Don't 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 greased 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.

Passover Apple Matzo Kugel image

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c matzo farfel
4 eggs, well beaten
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
5 Tbsp melted butter and cooled
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 large apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 c raisins
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 c water

Steps:

1. Mix the farfel with 2 of the eggs and 1/2 tsp. of the salt and then toast the mixture over medium low heat in a heavy skillet. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the remaing 2 eggs and a 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 3 tbsps. of the melted cooled butter. Add in the toasted farfel mixture and 1/2 cup water.
3. In a greased 8 X 8 baking dish, layer 1/2 the apples, and sprinkle with the lemon juice and a dusting of cinnamon, then add the matza farfel mixture and top with the remaining apples. Then sprinkle with nuts and dust it more cinnamon and pour over the remaining melted butter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.