Apricot Matzo Farfel Kugel
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
8 oz dried apricots
1-1/2 C apple juice
1/2 C sugar, divided
1 lb matzo farfel
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs lemon juice
1/2 C golden raisins
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs vegetable oil
Directions
In small saucepan, combine apricots, apple juice and 1/4 cup sugar; bring to simmer and cook until apricots are tender (about 10 min). Remove 1/2 cup of the juice mixture and pour over the raisins to soften. Cool apricot mixture. Strain and reserve juice. Puree apricots and set aside.
Meanwhile, pour 2 cups very hot water over farfel; allow water to absorb. Spoon into a large mixing bowl; add salt. Add apricot puree, 1/3 cup apricot liquid, lemon juice and raisins. Lightly beat egg whites until foamy with pinch of salt. Stir into the farfel mixture. Taste. Add more apricot liquid, if desired, for flavor.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Generously oil 9x13 inch oven-proof pan. Spoon in farfel mixture. Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes to brown top. Cut into squares to serve
