Carolina Gold Rice Pudding

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From paula deen. This is one of the best rice pudding recipes i've ever had. It tastes great warm or cold, although i prefer mine warm.

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Steps

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Put the rice in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water.

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Add the salt and 3 cups of boiling water.

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Cover and cook until the rice is tender , about 30 minutes.

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Stir in the condensed milk , butter , and raisins.

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Cook , stirring frequently , over simmering water until the pudding thickens slightly , about 20 minutes.

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Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg.

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Spoon the pudding into individual custard cups and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Invert puddings onto chilled plates and serve with fruit sauce.

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For the fruit sauce:.

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Combine the orange juice , sugar , and cornstarch in the top of a double boiler.

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Cook the mixture over simmering water until it thickens.

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Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice , butter , rum extract , and stewed fruit.

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Serve warm over rice pudding.

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Ingredients

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short-grain white rice, salt, sweetened condensed milk, butter, raisins, vanilla, nutmeg, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, rum extract, fruit