Hearty Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Add rice; cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside.
4. 4
   Add pineapple and milk to rice, stirring well.
5. 5
   Place over medium-low heat; cover and cook 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in raisins, sugar and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Combine reserved pineapple juice and flour, stirring until blended.
8. 8
   Gradually add flour mixture to rice mixture; cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
10. 10
    Spoon into individual dessert dishes; sprinkle each with equal amounts of almonds.
11. 11
    Serve warm or chilled.