Apple and Walnut Kugel with Cinnamon and Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A baked noodle pudding combining sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon, glazed with honey for a traditional Hanukkah treat. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs wide egg noodles, apples, and walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz wide egg noodles
• 3 medium (about 1 lb) apples, peeled and diced
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz wide egg noodles for 6-7 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.
3. Step 3: Add the cooked noodles, 3 peeled and diced apples, 1 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine evenly.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes until the top is golden and set.
6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle 1/4 cup honey evenly over the kugel. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.