Apple Harvest Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 1/4 cups water
 * 3/4 cup apple juice
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/2 cup raisins
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 2 cups cored, sliced, unpeeled apples
 * 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed

Directions
Cook carrots in butter until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Add water, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, rice, cinnamon and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Gently stir in green onions and apples; heat thoroughly. Turn into serving dish. Top with sesame seed.