Maple Nut Rice Pudding With Apples

This come from a Womens World magazine. It has only 4 grams of fat per serving, this is fabulous and figure friendly. Use low fat milk and low fat whipped topping.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked rice
• 1⁄3 cup  tbsps sugar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  maple extract
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  gala apples, cut into wedges
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1⁄4 cups  frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2  tablespoons  toasted almonds

Directions

1. In Medium pot combine 2 cups milk, rice and 1/2 cup water over med/high heat, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low.
3. Cover and cook until rive is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed 30- 35 minutes.
4. Stir in 1/3 cup of sugar , salt, extract and remaining 1/2 cup milk.
5. Cook stirring until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened.
6. Remove from heat .
7. Meantime in a large non stick skillet melt butter over med high heat.
8. stir in apples , cinnamon and remaining 1 tbsp sugar.
9. Cook stirring often until softened 3-5 minutes.
10. Divide between dishes and top with apples, whipped topping and almonds.