Best 5 Fruit Kugel Recipes

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Fruit kugel is a sweet and savory baked pudding dish that is popular in Jewish cuisine. It is typically made with a combination of fruits, breadcrumbs, eggs, and sugar, and can be served as a main course or a dessert. Fruit kugel is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fruits, making it a great way to use up seasonal produce. It can also be customized to taste, with the addition of spices, nuts, and other ingredients. Whether you are looking for a classic dish to serve at your next holiday gathering or a simple and delicious way to use up some fresh fruit, fruit kugel is a perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HARVEST NOODLE PUDDING - FRUIT KUGEL



Harvest Noodle Pudding - Fruit Kugel image

An old-time noodle custard dessert recipe with a bit of a modern twist. Layered egg noodles with apples, pears and dried cranberries baked in sweet custard. It has a warm grandmotherly taste and feeling to it. Simple yet rich in flavor with little effort in preparation sure to please many in the autumn. It takes advantage of apples and pears harvested in the fall along with tangy sweet dried cranberries.

Provided by MikeP

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 large pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup milk
4 eggs
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix the apple and pear with lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat milk, eggs, applesauce, white sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl until just combined.
  • Stir cranberries, egg noodles, and apple mixture into the egg mixture; pour in prepared baking dish and cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake noodle pudding in preheated oven until set, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and return pudding to oven to bake until browned, about 10 minutes more; cool to room temperature or serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 118.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

FRUIT KUGEL



Fruit Kugel image

We make kugel every year for Passover, and this sweet noodle casserole is one of our favorites! This dish is just as good cold as it is hot.

Provided by Sammie

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (24 ounce) package wide egg noodles
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple
8 ounces raisins
1 apple, cored and diced
2 tablespoons pareve margarine, cut into small pieces
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and let noodles cool.
  • Beat eggs with cinnamon and vanilla extract in a large bowl; gently stir in noodles. Mix pineapple, raisins, and apple into noodle mixture. Transfer mixture into a large casserole dish and scatter pieces of margarine over the noodle mixture. Spread apricot preserves over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until noodles on top are golden brown and preserves are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.5 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 79.7 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

VEGETABLE AND FRUIT KUGEL CUPCAKES



Vegetable and Fruit Kugel Cupcakes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 apples, grated
1 large sweet potato, grated
4 carrots, grated
1 cup matzoh meal
1 stick pareve margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
24 paper muffin cups
2 (12) cavity muffin tins

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Place the paper muffin cups in the muffin tins. Pour the batter into the cups. They should be two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done in a preheated 350 degree oven.

AUNT SYLVIA'S FRUIT KUGEL



Aunt Sylvia's Fruit Kugel image

This is one of my Aunt Sylvia's great recipes. It's creamy, delicious and can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg (12 ounces) fine noodles, cooked
5 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1/2 pt sour cream
2 Tbsp minute tapioca
2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1 can(s) (20 ounces) crushed pineapple or fruit cocktail, drained
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients, except 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon, together and pour into a greased 11 X 14 inch pan.
  • 2. Top with cinnamon and sugar (which have been mixed together) and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.

PASSOVER FRUIT KUGEL



Passover Fruit Kugel image

A delicious Passover recipe that freezes well.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) (32 ounce) crushed pineapple with juice
8 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c matza meal, can use 3/4 cup
4 peeled and grated apples
1/2 c oil
1/2 c chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • 1. Combine pineapple, apples, eggs,sugar, oil and matza meal. Fold in apricots. Batter will be thin.
  • 2. Pour into greased 9 inch X 13 inch pan.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right fruit: Use fruits that are in season and ripe. This will ensure that your kugel is flavorful and moist.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the kugel tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the kugel in a hot oven: This will help the kugel to rise and brown properly.
  • Let the kugel cool before serving: This will help the kugel to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Fruit kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a fruit kugel recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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