Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 pound Gala apples (about 3), peeled and coarsely grated on large holes of a box grater
• 5 ounces fine egg noodles (4 cups)
• Accompaniment: sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in upper third. Butter a 1 1/2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish.
2. Whisk together eggs, butter, 7 tablespoons sugar, zest, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well combined, then stir in apples.
3. Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles, then toss well with apple mixture. Spread in baking dish and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar.
4. Bake kugel until top is golden, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.