Walnut Cider Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
 * 1/4 cup chopped celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup apple cider
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 small tart red apple, cored and chopped
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and celery in butter until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes in 2-quart saucepan. Add cider, rice, salt, cinnamon and water. Bring to a boil.
 * 2) Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 3) Add apple and walnuts, toss lightly. Cover and hold 5 minutes before serving.