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I copy this recipe from a loving blog with recipes: http://eatmakeread.com 

Rice pudding with caramelized apples
makes 2-3 servings

rice pudding
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup arborio rice (risotto)
2 cups whole milk
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 vanilla bean
dash of salt

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caramelized apples
1 apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons apple cider

1.In a small saucepan, bring water with a dash of salt to boil. Add the rice and cook for about 10 minutes.
2.Drain the rice and set aside.
3.Combine milk and sugar and bring to a boil.
4.Add rice, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
5.Turn heat down to medium and let the rice simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
6.Remove rice from heat and let cool. Refrigerate if not using immediately. (Can be kept in the fridge up to 2 days)
7.To make the apples: Melt the butter and white sugar in a large skillet.
8.Add the apples, stirring to coat. Add the brown sugar and cook until melted.
9.Add the cider and let it cook down.
10.Keep heating the apples until they’re nice and brown and soft to the touch but not mushy, about 10-15 minutes.
11.Remove from heat and layer with the rice pudding. 

Enjoy!!