Persian Apricot Rice Pudding

Description
I found this recipe online,anf 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! 8) (Prep time includes refrigerating)



Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice


 * 3 tablespoons cornstarch


 * 1/3 cup water


 * 2 (1 lbs) cans apricot halves in juice, drained


 * 2 cups milk (approx.)


 * 1/3 cup Sugar


 * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract


 * 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

 * Have a 1qt.


 * shallow bowl handy.


 * Put the rice in blender,blending until fine.


 * Pour into small bowl,add cornstarch& water,stir to dissolve the cornstarch.


 * Pour the drained apricots in blender,and blend until smoothy.


 * Add just enough milk to total 4 cups (approximately 2 cups milk.).


 * Pour into a small saucepan& add Sugar& the rice mixture.


 * Over medium heat,stir constantly,until it comes to a boil.


 * Cook and stir for 5 minutes.


 * Remove from heat& stir in extracts.


 * Stir to blend.


 * Pour pudding into a bow,and allow to cool at room temperature for 1/2 hour,Then chill.


 * When pudding is cold,serve.