Sweet Noodle Kugel Latkes with Bourbon Raisin Jam

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Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn came in to FeedfeedBrooklyn to show us how to make her take on the latke for Hannukah!

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 30mins

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For the Sweet Noodle Kugel Latkes

ingredients

  • 12 ounces egg noodles, medium, not curly
  • 4 eggs
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • Butter, for frying
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Bourbon raisin jam, for serving, recipe below

To Make the Sweet Noodle Kugel Latkes

Method

  • Step 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the egg noodles. Cook for 7-8 minutes and drain well.

  • Step 2

    While the noodles are cooking, add the remaining ingredients, besides for the butter, to a bowl and mix until creamy. Stir in the pasta.

  • Step 3

    Heat the butter in a nonstick frying pan.

  • Step 4

    Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop, portion out the noodle mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides.

  • Step 5

    Serve with sour cream and bourbon raisin jam.

For the Bourbon Raisin Jam

ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • pinch salt

To Make the Bourbon Raisin Jam

  • Step 1

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and thickened. Pulse in a food processor or blender until desired consistency is reached (I prefer it on the chunky side!).