MATZO KUGEL

5 matzo
8 eggs, separated
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large or 3 medium apples, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted

     Soak matzo in warm water until soft.  Drain.  Mix in
     egg yolks, nuts, raisins, sugar, cinnamon, salt, apples,
     and butter.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Fold into matzo 
     mixture.  Pour into greased 2-3 quart casserole and 
     bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, for about 1-1 1/2 hours, 
     until firmly set.

     Serves 15-20 as part of a large seder meal, or 10-12 as
     part of a regular meal.

     Note:  This dish is kosher for Passover.

 


 
 
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Background:  "The Search for Leaven,"
from Illuminations:  Arthur Szyk's Haggadah, Library of Congress