Baked Rice Pudding

Wanted a "steamed" baked pudding recipe that is familiar to what my mother used to make. Found this on a web-site. It is just like Mom used to make

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  uncooked rice
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
•  salt, dash
• 2  eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup raisins or 1⁄2 cup dates or 1⁄2 cup  dried fruit

Directions

1. Stir together rice and water in saucepan. Heat to boiling . Stir. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes WITHOUT disturbing. All water should be absorbed.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Blend sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add eggs and milk to sugar/cornstarch mixture; beat well. Stir in rice, lemon juice, and raisins. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.
4. Pour into ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Place in a pan of very hot water (1-2 inches deep). Bake about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until pudding is cramy and most of liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from oven and serve warm or cold.