Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries
Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries balances tender baked apples and tangy cranberries with a gentle cinnamon-sugar crust that adds a light crunch. The matzo base gives it a comforting, custardy texture, while a hint of lemon brightens each bite. Serve warm for a holiday table or as a cozy dessert or brunch side during Passover.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place crushed matzo crackers in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover.
- 3
Let sit for 2 minutes, then drain off the excess water; do not squeeze.
- 4
Add beaten eggs, applesauce, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and lemon juice to the soaked crackers and stir to combine.
- 5
Mix in the apples and dried cranberries until incorporated.
- 6
Spread the mixture evenly in a 2-quart casserole dish.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon until well mixed, then sprinkle over the top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and the apples are soft, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 152.46 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.33 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 27.19 g 10%
- Total Fat 2.68 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 87.75 mg High 29%
- Sodium 52.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 12.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 173.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 25.08 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Dried Cranberry, Eggs, and Granny Smith Apple. Each serving provides about 152.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Dried Cranberry, Eggs, Granny Smith Apple, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 152.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries healthy?
- Apple Matzo Kugel with Cranberries has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 152.46 calories and 5.33 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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