Baked Rice Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• salt, dash
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dates or 1/2 cup dried fruit

Recipe

• 1 stir together rice and water in saucepan. heat to boiling . stir. reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes without disturbing. all water should be absorbed.
• 2 heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 3 blend sugar, cornstarch, and salt. add eggs and milk to sugar/cornstarch mixture; beat well. stir in rice, lemon juice, and raisins. sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.
• 4 pour into ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole. place in a pan of very hot water (1-2 inches deep). bake about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until pudding is cramy and most of liquid is absorbed.
• 5 remove from oven and serve warm or cold.