Fruited Passover Kugels

These individual Fruited Passover Kugels offer a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking. Made with broken matzo, tender apples, and juicy prunes, they provide a comforting, custard-like texture without the heavy richness. The subtle spice of cinnamon and brightness of lemon juice balance the natural sweetness of the fruit and brown sugar. Perfect for serving warm after a Seder meal or as a special weekend treat, these kugels are easy to assemble and bake to golden perfection. They capture the essence of home-style baking while respecting dietary traditions, making them a versatile addition to your holiday repertoire.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 236.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These individual Fruited Passover Kugels offer a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking. Made with broken matzo, tender apples, and juicy prunes, they provide a comforting, custard-like texture without the heavy richness. The subtle spice of cinnamon and brightness of lemon juice balance the natural sweetness of the fruit and brown sugar. Perfect for serving warm after a Seder meal or as a special weekend treat, these kugels are easy to assemble and bake to golden perfection. They capture the essence of home-style baking while respecting dietary traditions, making them a versatile addition to your holiday repertoire.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Margarine; divided
4 Matzo Boards; broken into small pieces
1 cup Water
2 tbsp Light brown sugar; packed
4 Eggs; separated
4 small Apples; cored, pared, and coarsely shredded
8 large Pitted prunes; diced
2 tsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 dash Salt

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 F (177&# 194;Â°C).
2
Grease eight 6-ounce custard cups with 1/4 teaspoon margarine each; set aside.
3
In a small bowl, combine the broken matzo pieces and water; set aside to soak.
4
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon margarine with the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Add the egg yolks and continue beating until the mixture is well combined.
6
Add the shredded apples, diced prunes, lemon juice, cinnamon, and the drained matzo mixture to the bowl; stir to combine.
7
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
8
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the fruit and matzo batter.
9
Spoon 1/8 of the batter into each prepared custard cup.
10
Bake until lightly browned and set, about 35 minutes.
11
Cool in cups for 5 minutes; then use a spatula to loosen kugels from cups.
12
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 236.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.0g17%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 158.8mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 27.1g10%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 9.1g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a vegan version, ensure you use plant-based margarine and substitute the eggs with a suitable vegan egg replacer or aquafaba for the whites, though texture may vary.

Store cooled kugels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.

You can substitute the apples with pears for a milder flavor, or add raisins for extra sweetness.

Keywords: passover, dessert, matzo, kugel, apples, prunes, baking, fruit, cinnamon, custard, hollyday, seders, individual, oven, sweet

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