Moo's Sweet Noodle Kugel

As I've said elsewhere, our family enjoyed kugel. This recipe is a variation on Moo's original recipe. It too is a palate pleaser.

5 eggs, separated
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and grated
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
1 eight-oz. can crushed pineapple
3 T honey
8 oz. medium-width noodles, cooked and drained
3 T butter
Cinnamon sugar for garnish

Beat egg yolks, add grated apple, preserves, pineapple and honey. Add noodles and toss gently. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Carefully fold egg whites into noodle mixture. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1-quart baking dish and pour in the noodle mixture. Dot top with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.