Apricot-Rice Pudding

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   Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups milk in a pan.

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   Heat to boiling; cover, remove from heat and set aside.

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   In a large saucepan, combine the remaining milk and half and half.

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   Beat the eggs and add to the pan.

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   Stir in sugar and salt.

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   Heat through.

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   Add vanilla.

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   Place reserved rice in a buttered 9 x 13-inch pan; top with apricots and carefully pour warm egg mixture over the top. Place the pan in a large baking pan, filled with 2 inches of hot water.

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   Bake 1 hour,

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    or until set.

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    Sprinkle brown sugar over the top during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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    Serve warm or cold. Serves 10 to 12.

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