Toasted Rice Pudding
Makes about 3½ cups
1 cup long-grain rice
1¾ cups water
⅔ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1½ cups whole milk, divided
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spiced Apple Butter (recipe follows)
Apple slices, to serve
Garnish: ground cinnamon
1. In a large saucepan, cook rice over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted, about 8 minutes.
2. Stir 1¾ cups water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon salt into rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir 1¼ cups
