Ann Reinking's Brown Sugar Rice Pudding Recipe

Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. In a saucepan, heat the water and lemon juice to boiling. Remove from the heat and drop in the dried cherries . Let them sit for 3 minutes to absorb the liquid and plump up. Combine the rice , milk, sugar, and salt. Bake in the prepared baking dish for 1 hour, stirring often so the rice doesn't settle to the bottom. Stir in the lemon rind, cinnamon , and cherries. Return the dish to the oven and bake 1-1/2 hours more, or until the milk has been absorbed. Yield: 6 servings Recipe Source: The Hole In The Wall Gang Cookbook by Paul Newman and A.E. Hotchner (Fireside) Reprinted with permission.