How to Fix Corn On The Cob for Little Ones

Most kids love corn on the cob.

Corn on the cob is synonymous with summer and barbeques and a treat for the whole family, including its littlest members. Kids enjoy devouring the sweet taste of corn on the cob, especially if it is smothered in butter. You can take a few steps to make corn on the cob easier for your kids to eat.

Things You'll Need

• Sharp kitchen knife
• Large pot
• Corn holders
• Butter
• Salt
• Napkins

Instructions

1. Remove the husks and silks from the corn and cut each piece into thirds with a sharp kitchen knife. Little hands have an easier time handling smaller pieces of corn, plus, reduced sized portions can help to eliminate waste.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and place the corn into the pot.

3. Cook the corn in the boiling water for seven to 10 minutes or until a desired state of tenderness.

4. Allow the corn to cool for five to 10 minutes before serving; kids may want to dive right into the corn, and they will likely burn themselves if the corn is not cooled properly.

5. Stick corn holders into each side of the corn on the cob; corn holders are not only fun for kids but they help them to hold and rotate the corn.

6. Smother a pat of butter on the corn for your kids to avoid them overusing butter by spreading it by themselves.

7. Sprinkle salt lightly on the corn; the butter will allow the salt to stick to the corn on the cob.

8. Serve the corn on the cob along with plenty of napkins to your kids. Expect a bit of a mess as they eat the corn.

References

• "365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children Learn Etiquette" Sheryl Eberly; 2001
• Ochef: How to Prepare Corn on the Cob