Matzo Apple Kugel

Ingredients

• matzo crackers, crushed
• large eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup white sugar, divided
• teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• Granny Smith apples - cored, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place crushed matzo crackers in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 2 minutes, then drain off excess water. Do not squeeze.
2. Add beaten eggs, applesauce, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and lemon juice to soaked crackers; stir to combine. Mix in apples and dried cranberries until incorporated. Spread evenly into a 2 quart casserole dish.
3. Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined; sprinkle over the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and apples are soft, about 45 minutes.