Something Sweet and a Little Different

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Something Sweet and a Little Different
Rice Pudding and Carmelized Oranges

CREAMY RICE PUDDING WITH FRUIT

6 cups cooked rice
2 cups evaporated milk
3 eggs
3 egg whites
¾ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups finely sliced fruit
nutmeg

Spoon the rice into a baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk the skim milk, egg, egg whites, syrup and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture over the rice. Stir to combine. Stir in the fruit. Sprinkle with the nutmeg and bake at 350 until set, 30-40 minutes.

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CARMELIZED ORANGES
Better Homes and Gardens Nov. 2000

10 to 12 medium oranges or blood oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup freshly freshly herb tea
2 TBsp. finely snipped crystalized ginger
1/2 tsp vanilla
cookies

1. Finely shred 1 teaspoon orange peel; set aside. REmove and discard peel and white membrane from oranges. Place in bowl; set aside.

2. In large heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally to heat evenly. Do not stir. Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until sugar is melted and turns golden brown, stirring with wooden spoon. Do not overcook. Remove from heat.

3. Very slowly and carefully stir the hot herb tea into the caramelized sugar. If necessary, return to heat. Cook until all hard sugar particles dissolve. Cool. Stir in shredded orange peel, crystalized ginger, and vanilla. Spoon mixture over oranges in bowl. Toss to coat. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Spoon mixture over oranges again before serving.

4. Slice each orange crosswise, then reassemble in dessert dishes. Divide syrup among dishes. Serve with cookies, especially Meringue cookies.

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