Sweet Potato Kugel

By blum099

This deliciously healthy twist on traditional potato kugel has all of the "Jewish soul-food" street cred as the standard recipe, without all the heavy baggage.

Ingredients

• Kugel Base:
• 6 small sweet potatoes, grated
• 3 apples, peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt is best)
• 1 and 1/2 cups water
• Topping:
• 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together (except for the topping), then press into a large glass baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix together topping ingredients and set aside.

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove and cover with topping mixture. Return to oven for another 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let stand for about 15 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve.