Orange Kugel

1 1/3 cups sour cream
1 1/3 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound wide egg noodles
1 large Granny Smith apple
 
 
In a blender blend together sour cream, cottage cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup 
plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, zest, vanilla, 1/4 
teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 2-quart gratin dish or other shallow 
baking dish.

In a pot of salted boiling water cook noodles until just tender, about 5 minutes, and drain well. Peel apple and grate coarse into a bowl. Add noodles and toss with sour cream mixture. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. In a small bowl stir together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon,  and sprinkle evenly over kugel. Drizzle top with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake kugel in middle of oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through and golden. 

Serves 6 to 8