Apple Kugel Recipe Kosher

Ingredients

• 8 ounces wide egg noodles (preferably lokshen)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup matzo meal or fine breadcrumbs
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted schmaltz (chicken fat for a richer flavor)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup raisins or chopped dried apricots
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• Zest of 1 lemon for added brightness
• 2 tablespoons honey for extra sweetness