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13) Buttered Noodles with Warm Apple-Cinnamon Butter (for picky toddlers)

This one is specifically for the toddler crowd and the under-five contingent who will only eat things that smell like dessert. Grated apple melts into the butter and sweetens everything gently without making it feel like actual dessert. It looks exactly like plain buttered noodles. Just smells bette
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small apple peeled and grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles per package. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over low heat.
  3. Add grated apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 2-3 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in milk and the remaining 1 tbsp butter until melted.
  5. Pour apple-cinnamon butter over noodles and toss gently.
  6. Taste and add a tiny pinch of salt if needed. Serve warm.