Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher or coarse salt
  • ¾ cup medium or long grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Grated zest of 1 orange (optional)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (see Cooking Tip)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus additional for sprinkling, if desired)
  • 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instruction

  • In a medium-sized saucepan bring the milk, butter, salt, and orange zest, if using, to a simmer over medium heat. Add the rice and bring to a simmer, then cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir in the vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins or dried cranberries, if using, and simmer over medium low-heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for another 20 minutes or so until most of the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is creamy.
  • Let cool slightly and serve warm in bowls, with a final sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Or you can transfer to a larger bowl or individual ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate, and serve chilled.