APPLE KUGEL
This classic Apple Kugel recipe offers a comforting blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for a satisfying dessert or side dish. The combination of apples, raisins, and warm spices creates a rich and aromatic profile, while the addition of bread and eggs provides a tender, custardy texture. This traditional dish is a delightful way to enjoy the simple pleasures of home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf Bread, day-old
- 1/2 cup Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally suet. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
- 3 medium Tart apples (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Raisins (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 cup Pounded almonds
- 3 large Eggs
Instructions
- 1Soak the bread in water until softened. Squeeze out excess water, then set aside.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the squeezed bread, butter, thinly sliced apples, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, pounded almonds, and egg yolks. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- 3In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 4Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the apple mixture. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and set.