Cranberry Apple Noodle Kugel | The Nosher

Step 1

Place cranberries, ½ cup sugar, water and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Wait until water begins boil and then add cornstarch and stir. Continue to simmer until cranberries are all soft and sauce thickens. Add a little water if needed. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Cook noodles in large pot. Drain well and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan.

Step 4

Melt margarine or butter and mix with sugar, cinnamon and apples. Separate eggs and beat egg whites until frothy and thick. Add egg yolks to sugar-apple mixture.

Step 5

Add noodles and mix well. Gently fold egg whites to noodle mixture.

Step 6

Spread half the noodle mixture into the pan. Add a layer of the cranberry sauce. Add the remaining noodles. Sprinkle with a very light dusting of cinnamon on top.

Step 7

Bake 50-55 minutes, or until desired crispiness on top.