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Apple-Pecan Noodle Kugel





Yields
Makes 8 servings



Total Time
1 hr 30 mins

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.

 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
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.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g21%

Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 238mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.