Grandma's Noodle Pudding (Kugel)

Ingredients

• 1 package broad egg noodles , 8 ounce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 large eggs , separated
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 medium apples - peeled , cored and chopped
• 0.5 cups chopped almonds
• 0.25 cups raisins
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in egg noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well; place cooked noodles into a large bowl and toss with butter.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; set meringue aside. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth, then mix in sugar until well combined.

4. 4

   Pour egg yolk mixture over noodles; stir in apples, nuts, raisins, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Gently fold in meringue, trying to keep as much volume as possible. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until kugel is browned and the center is set, about 30 minutes.