2 tablespoons grated orange peel (the peel of 1 orange)
cup raisins or currants
2 medium apples, cored and finely chopped (optional)
freshly whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Butter a deep casseroled dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325°.
In a blender or mixing bowl combine the half-and-half, eggs. vanilla, spices, and honey. In a large bowl thoroughly mix the rice, egg mixture, grated orange peel, raisins, and chopped apples.
Pour the pudding into the casserole dish and bake uncovered for an hour, until the custard is set and the pudding begins to brown lightly at the edges.
Stir the pudding thoroughly at 20-minute intervals while it is baking and add a small amount of milk if it becomes too dry.
Serve Creamy Rice Pudding hot from the oven or chill it and serve it cold later.
A dollop of fresh whipped cream adds the perfect finishing touch to each serving.