Creamy Apple-Amaretto Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons amaretto 
• 0.3 cup apple cider 
• 3  winesap apples peeled cut into quarters ( 1 pound)
• 0.8 cup arborio rice uncooked
• 2 large eggs 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 5 cups milk 2% reduced-fat
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Combine the apples and cider in a medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes or until apples are very soft. Spoon apple mixture into a small bowl; cool.
2. Combine milk, sugar, and salt in pan; bring to a simmer.
3. Add rice and nutmeg; stir well. Reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Combine apple mixture, amaretto, vanilla, and eggs in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Stir egg mixture into rice mixture; cook until thick (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly (do not boil). Spoon rice mixture into a large bowl; cover and chill 8 hours.