Swedish Apples & Rice Porridge

It has still been stormy here...maybe it is finally Autumn around here. No matter it gets me in the mood for all those warm comfort foods. But before I share the recipe for this special  hearty breakfast treat I wanted to share with you a few of my pottery pieces. This top piece was handmade and signed... unsure what the signature says but I love it... This piece was bought from a Thrift Shop by my Mama and gifted to me this last week. The pottery bowl below is a piece made in Latvia and gifted to me by my Gramma.

 

The creamer above was also made in Latvia. I bought this piece several years back from a Latvian Festival in Washington. The writing is a sort of poem which I am not sure what it says... I should see if my Gramma can translate it for me. I'll have to share my other pieces soon. They remind me of pieces that were used long ago by Europeans and Pioneers. Perfect for a delish dish as Porridge.

 

~Swedish Apples & Rice Porridge~

1 large firm apple
1 tsp. butter
1 cup white rice
1 cup water
3 inch cinnamon stick
4 cups milk
3 tbl. brown sugar
1/3 cup raisins ( optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
cream
honey

~Directions~

1.Cut apple in four sections, cut away core and peel of skin,
chop apple into small pieces, set aside.
2. Rub butter over the bottom of 3 qt. saucepan.
The butter will keep the rice from sticking while it cooks.
3.Put rice, water, and cinnamon stick into saucepan,
 place the pan on the stove over medium heat.
4. Bring mixture to a boil., lower heat until mixture simmers,
 cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until water has been absorbed.
5. Pour milk into saucepan, turn up the heat and stir until it begins to simmer...
Once it simmers, turn down the heat to low.
 Carefully add the brown sugar, chopped apple
 and raisins, stir gently.
6. Cover the pan and allow the porridge to simmer for about 45 minutes.
 As it cooks, it will thicken. Stir once or twice.
7. Turn off the heat and take the pan off the stove. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in vanilla.
8.Pour into a bowl, serve warm with cream or honey to sweeten a bit more if desired.



We really enjoyed it with a bit of cream and honey...
 It is a hearty breakfast sure to keep you going till lunchtime.

Enjoy and have a wonderful Fall Day!
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