Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding

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This came from the milk calendar. make sure you use short grain rice for this recipe to get a creamy pudding. the long grain rice won't cook properly and the pudding won't thicken. the apples and cinnanmon are a nice change from plain rice pudding.

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Steps

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In a deep pan , melt the butter over medium-high heat.

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Add the apples , half of the sugar , the cinnamon and salt.

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Cook , stirring , until apples are softened.

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Remove the apples to a bowl.

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Put the pan back on medium-high heat.

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Stir in the rice and sugar.

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Whisk the flour into the milk and slowly stir into the rice.

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Heat until steaming , stirring often.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.

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Make sure you stir occasionally.

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Stir in the apples and vanilla.

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Cool slightly and serve , or chill , and serve cold.

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Sprinkle with added cinnamon , if desired.

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Ingredients

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butter, apples, sugar, cinnamon, salt, short-grain rice, flour, milk, vanilla