Apple-Pecan Noodle Kugel
A noodle kugel is a Jewish baked pudding or casserole. This apple-pecan version is perfect for celebrating fall Jewish festivals like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add noodles, stir, and cook until tender to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and immerse in cold water until cool, about 2 minutes. Drain again.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, core and shred apples.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl with a mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar. Add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat to blend. Add noodles, shredded apples, raisins, and 3 tablespoons butter; stir to mix.
Step 4
4
Rub sides and bottom of a 9-inch square pan with remaining butter. Add noodle mixture and spread level.
Step 5
5
Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over noodle mixture.
Step 6
6
Bake in a 350° oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes (about 35 minutes in a convection oven). Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into rectangles.
Step 7
7
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1/2 pound dried wide egg noodles
2 Granny Smith apples (1 lb. total), rinsed
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 carton (1/2 lb.; 2 cups) nonfat cottage cheese
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) melted butter or margarine
1/4 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add noodles, stir, and cook until tender to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and immerse in cold water until cool, about 2 minutes. Drain again.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, core and shred apples.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl with a mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar. Add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat to blend. Add noodles, shredded apples, raisins, and 3 tablespoons butter; stir to mix.
Step 4
4
Rub sides and bottom of a 9-inch square pan with remaining butter. Add noodle mixture and spread level.
Step 5
5
Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over noodle mixture.
Step 6
6
Bake in a 350° oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes (about 35 minutes in a convection oven). Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into rectangles.
Step 7
7
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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