Peach Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 1/2 cups milk
 * 1/3 cup sugar
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/4 cup honey
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 teaspoons lemon juice
 * 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
 * 1 16-ounce can sliced peaches in juice*, drained
 * whipped cream (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, milk and sugar.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat in 3-quart saucepan until thick and creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often.
 * 3) Add vanilla. Pour into serving dish.
 * 4) Heat honey, butter, lemon juice, lemon peel, nutmeg and salt.
 * 5) Stir in drained peaches; cook over low heat about 10 minutes.
 * 6) Spoon over rice pudding. Serve warm or cool.
 * 7) Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.