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Apple-Raisin Rice Dessert

2-1/4 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add sugar. Cook and stir

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until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the apples, lemon juice and spices.
Reduce heat; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir
in rice, raisins, butter and vanilla. Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish
coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55
minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 10 minutes before
serving. Garnish each serving with whipped topping. Serve warm.

Yield: 10 servings.