Apple Raisin Risotto

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons firmly-packed brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 medium unpeeled Apple, cored and diced
 * 1/4 cup seedless raisins
 * 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/8 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 cup Marsala or other dessert wine
 * 1 cup apple juice
 * 4 cups water

Directions

 * 1) Heat Sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
 * 2) Add Apple and raisins; saute quickly.
 * 3) Add rice, salt and cinnamon; stir 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium high; stir in apple juice.
 * 5) Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until juice is absorbed.
 * 6) Continue stirring and adding water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency.
 * 7) It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.