Dutch Apple Rice Pudding

Directions

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   In medium bowl, combine rice, applesauce, 1/2 of sugar, 2 tablespoons
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   of butter, raisins and vanilla; set aside.
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   In another
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   bowl, combine cracker crumbs and coconut with remaining sugar
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   and 4 tablespoons butter; mix well.
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   In a buttered 2-quart casserole,
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   sprinkle
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   3/4
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   cup
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    of the crumb mixture. Pour
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    in all
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    of
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    the
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    rice
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    mixture; sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
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    Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 minutes or until top
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    is
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    golden. Serve
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    warm
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    with apple slices or ice cream. Makes 8 servings.