Broiled Butterscotch Rice Pudding

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 cup water
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon maple extract
 * 1 3-3/4-ounce package butterscotch pudding mix
 * 2 cups milk
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * Topping:
 * 1/3 cup maple syrup
 * 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
 * 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, water, salt and maple syrup.
 * 2) Heat to boiling over high heat. Stir once. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Blend pudding mix with milk and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
 * 4) Fold in cooked rice. Spoon into ovenproof serving dish and chill.
 * 5) When ready to serve, spread with mixture of topping ingredients and broil slowly until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.