Dried-fruit lokshen kugel (noodle pudding)
9 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | (8 ounce) medium wide egg noodles |
| 4 | tablespoons | Vegetable oil, divided |
| 4 | larges | Eggs |
| ⅓ | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | cup | Orange juice |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Ground ginger |
| 1 | pinch | Salt |
| ¾ | cup | Diced mixed dried fruits, such as prunces, apricots, dates, figs (up to 1) |
| ¼ | cup | Raisins |
| 1 | medium | Apple, peeled (if desired) and diced (about 1 cup) |
Directions
The Jewish Holiday Cookbook, Gloria Kaufer Greene 1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Put into bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Set aside.
2. Beat the eggs with the sugar until well mixed. Beat in the other 2 tablespoons of oil. beat in the orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
Add all the fruits. Add the noodles. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Transfer th mixture to a greased or non-stick spray-coated 10 inch square casserole. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake, uncovered, for another 10-20 minutes, until firm and set. Let cool a little. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #032 From: raifft@... (Richard A. Ifft ) Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 13:47:36 -0700