Apple Rice Pudding Recipe
Apple rice pudding is loaded with apples, cinnamon and a browned butter crunchy topping that just takes it over the top. Your house will smell like freshly baked apple pie and that is an aroma I can get used to. My husband discovered this apple rice pudding in an old (out of print) cookbook called “Traditional Ukrainian Cookery” which we paid over $100 to get ahold of – and that was considered a deal! Ha! Anyway, this recipe is a keeper – so simple and yummy. What can I say? I just really like eating it and my husband is quite smitten with it too.
Ingredients for Apple Rice Pudding
4 Tbsp (1/4 cup unsalted butter)1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs such as Panko crumbs*4 medium (1 1/2 lbs) granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2″ thick1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 tsp ground cinnamon2 cups cooked white rice such as Jasmine (from 2/3 cup uncooked) **see below1/4 cup raisins (white or brown raisins) – you could also substitute this with chopped walnuts or pecans.3 Tbsp milk – any kind will work *Use gluten-free bread crumbs to make this gluten-free
How To Cook Rice for Rice Pudding
Option 1: In a medium saucepan with a well-fitting lid, combine 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook at a simmer for 20 minutes (you should hear a faint hissing with the lid on). See our full tutorial on How to Cook White Rice. Option 2: Follow your rice maker instructions, but typically the ratio for a rice maker is 1 cup white rice to 1 1/2 cups water. I also add 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp butter. Cover with the lid, and turn on the white rice setting.
How to Make Apple Rice Pudding
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13x2″ baking casserole dish. Place a medium skillet over medium heat and melt in 4 Tbsp butter. Once butter has finished bubbling and is slightly browned, add 1/2 cup bread crumbs and stir constantly until lightly toasted and golden brown then immediately remove from heat and set aside to prevent scorching.
This apple rice pudding is not too wet and not too dry but just right. This really is so hearty and satisfying. You’ll love every bite of this easy Rice Pudding. Just scoop it into your bowl and enjoy it warm. If you want to take it to the next level, try adding a sprinkle of toasted nuts (or Candied Pecans) over the top and a drizzle of warm Caramel Sauce. I hope you and your family love this Apple Rice Pudding recipe and that it brings everyone together this Autumn. Enjoy this, my friends!
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