Matzo Apple Kugel

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This matzo kugel with applesauce and dried cranberries makes a delicious Passover specialty that can be served with either meat or dairy dinners.

Ingredients

4 matzo crackers, crushed
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 Granny Smith apples - cored, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place crushed matzo crackers in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 2 minutes, then drain off excess water. Do not squeeze.
2 Add beaten eggs, applesauce, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and lemon juice to soaked crackers; stir to combine. Mix in apples and dried cranberries until incorporated. Spread evenly into a 2-quart casserole dish.
3 Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined; sprinkle over the top.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and apples are soft, about 45 minutes.