Baked Rice Pudding with Apricots

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a covered heavy saucepan, bring the rice, milk, apricots, vanilla scrapings, and lemon zest to a simmer over medium heat.

3. 3

   Immediately reduce the heat to as low as possible, cover tightly, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the rice is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat.

5. 5

   Stir the sugar into the cooked rice mixture.

6. 6

   Stir in the egg yolks.

7. 7

   Pour the rice pudding into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until slightly browned on the top.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool.

9. 9

   Chill until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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