MERRY CHRISTMAS RICE

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"INSTANT RICE makes this dish an instant success! It's another recipe I added 'by children's demand', and we've found it not only delicious, but a very colorful addition to our Christmas table."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 cups (1/2 pound) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Add the cranberries; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the berries pop, stirring occasionally. Add rice, remaining water, remaining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in apple. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.