APPLE-CRANBERRY BREAKFAST RISOTTO

Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Risotto image

Cranberries and apples are tart enough to balance the sweetness in this hearty dish that's fun for an after-presents breakfast on Christmas morning. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat butter in a 4-quart slow cooker on high heat until melted. Add rice; stir to coat. Add apples, brown sugar, salt and spices. Stir in milk and apple juice., Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender, 3-4 hours, stirring halfway. Stir in cranberries during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.