Apple and Walnut Kugel with Cinnamon and Honey

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A baked noodle pudding combining sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon, glazed with honey for a traditional Hanukkah treat. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs wide egg noodles, apples, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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