Holiday Rice Pudding

Directions

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   In large saucepan, combine milk,
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   water and the 1/4 cup sugar; bring to a boil over high
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   heat;
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   stir in rice.
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   Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 30 to 35 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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   Remove
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   from
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   heat; stir in butter and almond flavoring until
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   well
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    combined.
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    Cool; whip cream; beat in 1 tablespoon
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    sugar.
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    Fold cream
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    and
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    almonds into pudding; cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with raspberry jam or sauce.