Rice Pudding With Apple And Pear Compote

• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• 2/3 cup uncooked short-grain rice
• 2 None apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 2 None pears, 1 1/2 peeled, cored and diced; 1/2 thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 None cinnamon stick
• 2/3 cup low-fat yogurt
• None None Mint sprigs, for garnish

1. Place the milk, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 mins until tender, stirring often. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10-15 mins.
2. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water, the diced fruit, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick in a separate saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 mins until the fruit is tender. Stir in the sliced pear and cook for 3-4 mins.
3. Fold the yogurt into the rice pudding, then spoon into four bowls. Top with the fruit compote and serve garnished with mint.

milk, lemon zest, rice, apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, lowfat yogurt

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