Cherry Almond Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the rice until tender.

2. 2

   Add the evaporated milk, brown sugar and orange zest; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the rice is very creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

4. 4

   Stir in the milk, vanilla and almond extracts and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, stir in the cherries and almonds and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.