Rice Pudding

Directions

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   Mix water,
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   milk,
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   sugar, butter and vanilla in a large saucepan.
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   Add rice and bring to a boil.
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   Reduce heat and keep at a
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   low
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   simmer
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   for
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   30 to 35 minutes until soupy, stirring often. Cool
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    until
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    room temperature;
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    then refrigerate until completely cool.
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    Plump
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    raisins
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    in
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    warm water for 1/2 hour. Add
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    raisins, half
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    container
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    of whipped topping and apricot preserves. Serve in glasses topped with whipped topping and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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    Makes 2 1/2 quarts.