Apple Meringue Rice Custard

==Description==
Makes 6 servings. 
===Ingredients===
* 3 cups cooked rice 
* 3 cups milk, divided 
* 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar, divided 
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 
* 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 
* 3 eggs, separated 
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided 
* 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 
* 1 tart Apple, cored and finely chopped 
* 1/4 cup raisins 
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 
==Directions==
# Combine rice, 2-1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup Sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. 
# Cook over medium heat until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. 
# Beat egg yolks with remaining 1/2 cup milk. 
# Add to rice mixture and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. 
# Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and lemon peel. 
# Turn half into buttered shallow 2-quart casserole. 
# Combine Apple, raisins and walnuts. 
# Sprinkle over rice. Top with remaining custard. 
# Bake at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes or until hot. 
# Beat egg whites until frothy. 
# Add remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar, salt and vanilla. 
# Beat until stiff but not dry. 
# Spread over hot filling, sealing meringue to edges of dish. 
# Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until peaks are golden brown. Serve warm. 
Category:American Desserts
Category:Apple Desserts
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Custard Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes