How to Make Harvest Noodle Pudding - Fruit Kugel - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious dessert to serve at your next gathering, look no further than this Harvest Noodle Pudding, also known as Fruit Kugel. This indulgent dish is a traditional Jewish sweet casserole that is typically served on holidays and special occasions. With its combination of fresh fruit, warm spices, and creamy noodles, it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Harvest Noodle Pudding is a perfect way to make use of seasonal fruits and create a dish that is both...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg