Lemony Brown Sugar Baked Rice Pudding

1. 1

   Set oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 1-1/2-quart baking dish.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, heat the water and lemon juice to boiling.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and drop in the raisins (or dried cherries if using).

5. 5

   Let sit for 3-4 minutes to absorb the liquid and plump up.

6. 6

   Combine the rice with milk and half and half cream, brown sugar and salt in the prepared baking dish; mix to combine.

7. 7

   Bake for about 1 hour, stirring often so the rice doesn't settle to the bottom.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and stir in the lemon juice/water/raisin mixture with the lemon rind and the cinnamon.

9. 9

   Return to oven and bake for about another 1-1/2 hours, or until the milk is absorbed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.