Apple Noodle Kugel

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 4
Stir melted butter and noodles in a large bowl.

Step 5
Mix apples, egg yolks, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into noodle mixture until well blended.

Step 6
Beat egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.

Step 7
Fold egg whites into noodle mixture; pour into prepared baking dish.

Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 40 minutes.