Creamy Apricot Rice Mold

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 cups milk
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 1 x 17-ounce can apricots, sliced (drain; reserve juice)
 * 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
 * ¼ cup apricot juice
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 cup sour cream

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, milk, sugar and salt.
 * 2) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Soften gelatin in apricot juice.
 * 4) Add to rice mixture and stir until gelatin dissolves.
 * 5) Stir in apricots, lemon juice and vanilla.
 * 6) Cool until thickened but not set.
 * 7) Fold in sour cream.
 * 8) Spoon into lightly oiled 1½-quart mold.
 * 9) Chill until firm.
 * 10) Unmold onto plate.
 * 11) Garnish with additional apricots and maraschino cherries.