Apple Rice Pudding

I absolutely love when apples are in season.  I love to eat them (and do so everyday) and I love to bake with them.  I have been making this rice pudding for several years, and still love it.  When I told my hungry puppies that we would be having this for dinner, they went a little crazy with excitement.  Yes, I said dinner, not dessert.  It is full of healthy ingredients...rice, apples, raisins, cheese, milk...totally suitable for dinner!  


Apple Rice Pudding


Rice Pudding:
2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 sour cream
1 cup evaporated milk (or use regular milk)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium size tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 cups cooked rice (2/3 cup uncooked rice will cook into about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup (4 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup raisins


Topping:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons butter, melted


Preheat the oven to 350F.  Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.


In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, sour cream, evaporated milk, and salt.  Stir in the apples, rice, cheese, and raisins.  Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top.


in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.  Pour in the melted butter and toss together with a fork.  Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the unbaked rice pudding.  Bake for about 45 minutes, or until it is set in the center.  Makes 8 servings.


Enjoy!  -Cardamommy