Sweet and Peppery Jerusalem Kugel (Kugel Yerushalmi)

Ingredients

• 1 12 ounce package thin egg noodles
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more if you like pepper)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to the instructions on the package. Strain and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and oil to a large pot on low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and a deep golden-brown color, but not burnt.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and add the noodles into the pot of sugar. Immediately stir with a big spoon until the noodles are coated in the caramel. It’s okay if the sugar hardens in some spots – it will melt in the oven.

5. 5

   Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Mix in the eggs, salt and pepper. We allow it to cool, so the eggs don’t cook right away.

6. 6

   Scoop the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 1 hour.