Caramel Apple Rice Pudding Tart

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 sheet prepared refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 15-ounce package)
* 1/4 cup butter, divided
* 2 Fuji apples, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
* 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 2 cups half and half
* 1/2 cup Sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1/4 cup prepared caramel sauce
== Directions ==
# Prepare pie crust according to package directions. 
# Place crust into ungreased 10-inch tart pan, pressing firmly into bottom and up sides of pan. 
# Prick bottom with fork. Bake at 450 degrees 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. 
# Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. 
# Add Apple, brandy and cinnamon, cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until Apples are tender. Remove from heat; cool. 
# Combine rice, half and half, Sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and salt in 2-quart saucepan. 
# Cook over medium-low heat 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring often. 
# Gradually stir one-fourth hot pudding mixture into eggs; return egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly. 
# Continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Pour pudding mixture into pre-baked crust. 
# Place Apple slices on top of pudding overlapping in concentric circles starting at outside edge of tart. 
# Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees; bake 15 minutes or until pudding is set. 
# Cool 15 minutes, refrigerate until ready to serve. 
== See also ==
Category:American Desserts
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Brandy Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Fuji apple Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes