Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Peel an apple, cut into quarters, cut into quarters some more and then place in saucepan. Sprinkle sugar over it and stir. Pour 1/4 cup water, stir, cover pan tightly and let sit for 10 minutes, Cool, then mash with fork to desired consistency.
I tried this last night and it was a hit with my 8yo cousin. She loved it so much she asked me to prepare some for Christmas dinner. I asked her if she’d help me and she eagerly said yes! She finished most of it too. Haha! I’ll make some more again soon – a whole bottle of it, just for her!