FANTASTIC SWEET POTATO KUGEL

FROM JEWISH LEARNING

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 1/2 cups water
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
Topping

1 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground ginger

Yield:
12 servings
Prep:
30 mins
Cook:
55 mins
Total:
1 hr 25 mins

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix all kugel base ingredients together, 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.