RICE PUDDINGS WITH CARAMEL GALA APPLES

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Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Milk/Cream     Rice     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Apple     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Puddings:
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Caramel apples:
2 medium Gala or Fuji apples (13 to 14 ounces total)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup apple cider
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream (for topping; optional)

Steps:

  • For puddings:
  • Bring 3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add rice and boil 10 minutes. Drain rice; discard cooking water. Rinse saucepan. Combine milk and sugar in same saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add rice; reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is very tender, most of milk is absorbed, and pudding is thickened but still creamy and reduced to scant 3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Transfer rice pudding to medium bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding; let pudding cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
  • For caramel apples:
  • Peel apples; quarter through stem end and remove core. Cut each apple quarter into 4 slices, then cut slices crosswise into thirds. Combine sugar and lemon juice in medium nonstick skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and syrup is medium amber color, occasionally swirling skillet, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter to skillet and swirl until melted (mixture may bubble vigorously). Return skillet to medium heat; add cider and pinch of salt and bring to boil. Add apples and simmer until tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer apples with caramel sauce to heatproof bowl. Cool caramel apples until lukewarm or room temperature. DO AHEAD: Caramel apples can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat until just warm before using.
  • Divide half of caramel apples among 6 Martini glasses or lowball glasses. Top each with rice pudding, dividing equally. Top with remaining caramel apples, dividing equally. Garnish each with dollop of whipped cream, if desired, and serve.

Mustafa Qannat
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This rice pudding is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable dessert.


Nuhu Aminu Sulaiman
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I'm always looking for new rice pudding recipes and this one is definitely a winner. I'll be making it again and again.


Imrajul Mansur
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This rice pudding is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it cook.


Christopher DeReef
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I made this rice pudding for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


Star Boy
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This rice pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and delicious.


SOHAIB NASIR SOHAIB NASIR
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I'm not a big fan of rice pudding, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The caramel sauce is what really makes it.


Gift Ebunoluwa
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This rice pudding is so creamy and delicious. I could eat it every day!


Vilenda Perez
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I love the way the caramel sauce and apples complement the rice pudding. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Lavelle Felix
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Shayden Visagie
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I made this rice pudding for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Muhammad Asif Aslam Korai
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This is the best rice pudding recipe I've ever tried. The caramel sauce is to die for.


Yojina Lokucha
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I followed the recipe exactly and my rice pudding turned out perfect. It was creamy and delicious, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful.


Rudra Bc
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This rice pudding is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of the creamy rice pudding and the sweet caramel sauce.


Nepal Roy
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I'm not a huge fan of rice pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramel sauce and apples really make this dish special.


Marty Woods
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This recipe is a winner! The rice pudding is cooked to perfection and the caramel sauce is divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Acklas Abdulaziz
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The rice pudding was creamy and delicious, and the caramel sauce was the perfect topping.


Xavior Williams
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This rice pudding is a real treat! The caramel sauce is rich and flavorful, and the apples add a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.