Missouri Rice-Apple Crisp

A toothsome, cooked rice and apple crisp with a nutty crumble topping.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups cooked rice
4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar - divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine rice, apples, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, salt in large bowl. Spoon into buttered shallow 2-quart baking dish.
2. Mix flour and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in nut meats. Sprinkle over rice mixture.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°F) for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve warm topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the USA Rice Federation.