Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

A Winning Challenge dish made by Bianca of Team U.S.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ½ cups whole milk
• 1/3 uncooked white rice
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• van1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup dried apples, chopped
• ((MISSING THE LOCAL FLOWERS THAT WERE GATHERED FOR THIS RECIPE))

METHOD:

• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk, rice and salt to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20-25minutes.  Stir frequently. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg and brown sugar until well mixed.  Add a half cup of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture, a tablespoon at a time, whisking to incorporate. Add egg mixture back into the saucepan of rice and milk and stir, on low heat for 5-10mins, until thick.  Do not let the mixture come to a boil.  Stir in cinnamon and dried fruit.
• Serve in small bowls, garnish with edible flowers