Apple Orange Noodle Kugel

Always on the lookout for a recipe that includes orange zest, this is a great sweet side dish, or a special dessert.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  wide egg noodles
• 1⁄4 lb margarine, melted
• 8  large eggs
• 3  cups  orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated orange zest
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon  orange extract
• 4  medium apples, grated
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Toss with margarine.
3. Beat eggs, orange juice, sugar, salt and orange zest together.
4. Pour over the noodle mixture and toss together.
5. Mix grated apples with lemon juice and add to the noodles.
6. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 9 x 13- inch baking pan.
7. Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.