Persian Apricot Rice Pudding

== Description ==
I found this recipe online, and had to post it here. I really really,really love recipes like this. My dad is from England, so he loves his rice pudding, and this is a really, nice twist on the plaid version! Hopefully, you and your family or guests will enjoy it as well!
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup uncooked brown rice
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* ⅓ cup water
* 2 (1 lbs) cans apricot halves in juice, drained
* 2 cups milk (approx.)
* ⅓ cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon almond extract 
== Directions ==
# Have a 1 qt shallow bowl handy.
# Put the rice in blender, blending until fine.
# Pour into small bowl, add cornstarch and water, stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
# Pour the drained apricots in blender, and blend until smooth.
# Add just enough milk to total 4 cups (approximately 2 cups milk).
# Pour into a small saucepan and add sugarand the rice mixture.
# Over medium heat, stir constantly,until it comes to a boil.
# Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat and stir in extracts.
# Stir to blend.
# Pour pudding into a bow,and allow to cool at room temperature for ½ hour, then chill.
# When pudding is cold,serve. 
Category:Persian Desserts
Category:Apricot Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Rice pudding Recipes
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