Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

By oakleyj

Studded with raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries, this creamy dessert makes a comeback as a favorite slow cooker treat.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 cupscooked rice
• 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup raisins, dried cranberries, and/or dried cherries
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla or vanilla bean paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Lightly coat the inside of a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, evaporated milk, milk, sugar, and the water. Stir in raisins, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Transfer mixture to the prepared cooker.

3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours. Stir gently before serving.