Stove Top Apple Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 chopped apples, peels on or off
• 2 cups cooked rice, any kind
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. 1

   Heat maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped apple in a medium-sized pan until bubbly.

2. 2

   Add cooked rice, milk and raisins and bring to a simmer, uncovered for about 15 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Serve warm. If desired, each serving may be sprinkled with a crunchy topping such as coconut, wheat germ, Grape nuts cereal or sunflower seeds.