Apple Matzo Kugel

pieces of apple kugel stack with sliced apples

5 from 1 vote

Apple matzo kugel is a cozy dish that combines tender matzo, sweet cinnamon-spiced apples, and a touch of warmth in every bite. Perfect for Passover or any day you crave comfort, this recipe comes together easily with pantry staples. Serve it for breakfast as a side dish, or even for dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: jewish, Kosher

Diet: Kosher

Servings: servings

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Marni Katz

Ingredients

Kugel

4 sheets matzos
6 eggs beaten
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon or cinnamon sugar mix
4 TB butter or vegan butter or margarine
4 apples shredded
½ cup chopped nuts

Optional Topping

½ cup cinnamon sugar mix

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and spray a 1.5 quart casserole dish with baking spray.
Start by crumbling up the sheets of matzo with your hands then putting them into a bowl. Add about 1 cup water to the bowl, let the matzo soak for about 30 seconds and then drain the water.
In your mixing bowl, beat the eggs,melted butter, sugar and cinnamon until well blended. Add in the soaked matzo, the apples, nuts and mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to your baking dish, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and pop into the oven for 30-40 minutes.

Notes

Pan Size: In place of a 1.5 quart casserole dish you can bake this in an 8x8 cake pan.

Topping Options: If you like a heartier topping you can mix up a kosher for Passover crumble for the top (recipe from myjewishlearning.com. ½ cup pecans, chopped fine ⅓ cup almond flour 3 tablespoon butter, cubed ⅓ cup brown sugar pinch of salt (mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and top the kugel).

Chopping Nuts: I like to use pecans or walnuts and chop them super fine, but if you like the texture of regular chopped nuts use those instead. Toasting the nuts ahead of time will give them an added depth of flavor but is totally optional.

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