Apple Cranberry Sweet Rice
Elevate your dessert game with this warm and comforting Apple Cranberry Sweet Rice, a delightful twist on a traditional rice dish! Infused with the natural sweetness of diced apples, plump dried cranberries, and a rich hint of honey, this recipe is a perfect balance of creamy textures and fruity flavors. Enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla for a cozy autumnal aroma, the dish is cooked to perfection in a blend of milk and butter, resulting in a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s an ideal dessert or snack for chilly evenings. Serve it warm with an optional drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a touch of elegance. Perfect for fans of rice pudding and comfort-food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium, diced apple
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt. Stir, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, in a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat. Do not let it boil.
Once the rice is cooked, add the warmed milk to the pot and stir gently to combine.
Add the diced apple, dried cranberries, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter to the rice mixture. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Cook the mixture over low heat, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the dish thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon levels if necessary.
Remove from heat and let the Apple Cranberry Sweet Rice cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with a dusting of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 799 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
