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Ashkenazic Baked Apples (Apfel Kugel)

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Servings

5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 large about 2 pounds tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup raisins dried cherries, chopped dates, or dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds hazelnuts or walnuts, or 1 cup grated unsweetened desiccated coconut (optional)

Instructions

  •   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees if using a glass pan).  Grease a 9-inch-square baking pan or large loaf pan.
  •   Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and, if using, cinnamon.  In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.  Blend in the oil and vanilla.  Stir in the flour mixture.  Add the apples, raisins, and, if using,nuts.
  •   Spoon into the prepared pan.  Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.  Serve warm or at room temperature.