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