Brown Rice with Cinnamon Apple Topping

Description

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 20-ounce can sliced Apples
• 1/4 cup seedless raisins
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 3 to 4 cups hot cooked brown rice
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups light cream or half and half

Directions

1. Drain Apples. If necessary, add water to juice to make 1/2 cup.
2. Combine Apples, juice, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in small saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until Apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add to Apples.
5. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until juice is clear and thickened.
6. Add butter and stir until melted. Ladle over rice and serve with cream.