Mel's Mother's Fruit Kugel

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Mel's Mother's Fruit Kugel

This came from the mother of my husband's best friend from high school via his wife. This is one of those where an accidental mistake produced a better result. Apparently, the original recipe included sugar and only half the amount of prunes. With all this fruit, no additional sweetening is necessary. It's very moist and the perfect accompaniment to your Passover meal.

This is not gourmet but good home cooking.

• 1 c water
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 2 T vegetable oil
  
• 1 tsp cinnamon plus more for topping
  
• 1 c matzah meal
  
• 1 lb pitted prunes
  
• 4 pippin apples
  

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a large casserole dish or lasagna pan with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, mix water, eggs, oil and teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir in matzah meal. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, core but do not peel the apples. In a food processor, or by hand, dice the apples and pitted prunes together. The fruit mixture can be as smooth or chunky as you like.

Stir the fruit mixture into the matzah meal mixture and place into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle generously with additional cinnamon.

Bake in the pre-heated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Cut into squares. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate. This can be made ahead and stored for several days and reheated.

Keywords: Side, Jewish, Kosher, Vegetarian, Fruit, Passover

( RG320 )