Spiced Hanukkah Apple and Honey Kugel

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A comforting baked noodle kugel infused with warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and honey, celebrating the Festival of Lights. This Jewish-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs wide egg noodles, apples, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 50 min Serves 8 Jewish cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook 12 ounces wide egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water for 6-7 minutes until just tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples (about 14 oz) into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/3 cup honey, 1 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained noodles, diced apples, and 1/3 cup raisins (if using) to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Step 5: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the kugel is set, with edges slightly crisp.
  7. Step 7: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle additional honey on top if desired.

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