Orange, Currant, and Noodle Kugel Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients - 1/2 cup currants or raisins - 1 1/3 cups sour cream - 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese - 3 eggs - 1/2 cup sugar - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter -melted - 1 teaspoon vanilla - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/2 pound egg noodles - 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, grated - 1/3 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped - 1 orange -zested    This kugel could be served as a dessert or as a breakfast pudding.	1

	Directions In small bowl cover currants with hot water and soak for 5 minutes then drain well. In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, cottage cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, zest, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until smooth. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking dish. Cook noodles according to the package directions; drain. In large mixing bowl mix noddles with sour cream mixture, add grated apple and then transfer to baking dish. In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and almonds. Sprinkle evenly over the kugel. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake kugel 40-45 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.	2