APPLE-MATZOH KUGEL

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• 2. Toss the apples with the brown sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl, set aside
• 3. Break the matzoh into 2-to-3 inch pieces and soak in 1 cup of warm water until soft but not mushy. Set aside
• 4. While the matzoh soaks, beat the eggs with a wire whisk in a large bowl until blended. Add the salt, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, raisins and apricots
• 5. Squeeze the liquid from the softened matzoh and add the matzoh to the egg mixture with the apples.
• 6. Stir the kugel well and pour into a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish or a 10x14 inch pan. Dot the top of the kugel with the 4 tablespoons of butter
• 7. Bake for 1 hour. Cover the top with foil if the top begins to become too brown early in the baking.
• 8. When done, remove from oven and cool to room temperature