Enjoy a warm and creamy rice pudding with the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon. This dessert is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Author:Leo Baker
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups milk
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons butter
Optional: chopped nuts or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the Arborio rice, milk, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
While the pudding is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir the cooked apples into the rice pudding.
Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a richer pudding, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of some of the milk.
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in a little more milk or apple cider until you reach your desired consistency.