Persian Apricot Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Have a 1 quart shallow bowl ready.
2. 2
   Place rice in a blender container and blend until fine, about 1 minute. Place in a small bowl and add cornstarch and water. Stir to dissolve cornstarch.
3. 3
   Place drained apricots in blender container. Blend until smooth. Add enough milk to apricots to total 4 cups. Pour into a small saucepan.
4. 4
   Add sugar and rice mixture.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in extracts.
6. 6
   Pour pudding into bowl. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill throughly.
7. 7
   Note: cooking time does not include chilling time.