Pineapple Kugel

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
6 large eggs, at room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained
Candied cherries, optional

Boil noodles in boiling salted water just until softened; do not cook through. Rinse, and drain.

Beat the eggs with the melted butter. Mix in sugar, crushed pineapple with juice, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Stir in the noodles. Spread into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place pineapple rings decoratively over the top. Place a cherry in the center of each ring, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes, or until golden.