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=


 * 1) Have a 1qt. shallow bowl handy.
 * 2) Put the rice in blender,blending until fine.
 * 3) Pour into small bowl,add cornstarch& water,stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
 * 4) Pour the drained apricots in blender,and blend until smoothy.
 * 5) Add just enough milk to total 4 cups (approximately 2 cups milk.).
 * 6) Pour into a small saucepan& add Sugar& the rice mixture.
 * 7) Over medium heat,stir constantly,until it comes to a boil.
 * 8) Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
 * 9) Remove from heat& stir in extracts.
 * 10) Stir to blend.
 * 11) Pour pudding into a bow,and allow to cool at room temperature for 1/2 hour,Then chill.
 * 12) When pudding is cold,serve.

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