Apple-Raisin Rice Dessert

• 2-1/4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups sliced peeled tart apples
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups cooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the apples, lemon juice and spices. Reduce heat; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in rice, raisins, butter and vanilla.
2. Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 50-55 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish each serving with whipped topping. Serve warm.

water, sugar, tart apples, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, long grain rice, raisins, butter, vanilla, topping

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-raisin-rice-dessert/ (may not work)