Almond Rice With Raspberry Sauce

• 5 cups water, divided
• 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• Fresh mint, optional

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until milk is absorbed and rice is creamy. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and extract. Cool slightly; cover and chill.
2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining water; add raspberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cover and chill.
3. Just before serving, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into rice mixture. Spoon into individual serving dishes and top with raspberry sauce. Garnish with mint if desired.

water, long grain rice, salt, milk, sugar, slivered almonds, almond extract, cornstarch, raspberries, lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, fresh mint

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-rice-with-raspberry-sauce/ (may not work)