Apple Noodle Kugel

I was a little hesitant about adding this variation of kugel. As with any traditional holiday dish, the best version is the one you grew up with, made with love by your grandmother or mother. Still, you might find this interpretation interesting because apples replace the more commonly included raisins. I tend to add some type of topping to pasta or noodle casseroles to prevent a tough upper crust. Running out of panko breadcrumbs and substituting crushed gingersnaps turned the accident int