Persian Apricot Rice Pudding

Description
I found this recipe online, and had to post it here. I really really,really love recipes like this. My dad is from England, so he loves his rice pudding, and this is a really, nice twist on the plaid version! Hopefully, you and your family or guests will enjoy it as well!

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup uncooked brown rice
 * 3 tablespoons cornstarch
 * ⅓ cup water
 * 2 (1 lbs) cans apricot halves in juice, drained
 * 2 cups milk (approx.)
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
 * 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

 * 1) Have a 1 qt shallow bowl handy.
 * 2) Put the rice in blender, blending until fine.
 * 3) Pour into small bowl, add cornstarch and water, stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
 * 4) Pour the drained apricots in blender, and blend until smooth.
 * 5) Add just enough milk to total 4 cups (approximately 2 cups milk).
 * 6) Pour into a small saucepan and add sugarand the rice mixture.
 * 7) Over medium heat, stir constantly,until it comes to a boil.
 * 8) Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
 * 9) Remove from heat and stir in extracts.
 * 10) Stir to blend.
 * 11) Pour pudding into a bow,and allow to cool at room temperature for ½ hour, then chill.
 * 12) When pudding is cold,serve.