Prepare the ingredients and utensils: use a medium pot with a capacity of at least 2 liters and a thick bottom. Measure 200 g of rice and pour it into a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse the rice under cold running water for about 30–60 seconds, vigorously stirring with your hand until the water is less cloudy. Rinsing will reduce excess starch and prevent the grains from sticking together during cooking.
Description
Delicate, creamy rice pudding served with roasted apples, cinnamon, and optionally raisins — a classic, warming dessert inspired by the Polish tradition of rice pudding. The dish stands out with its velvety texture of rice cooked in milk and the sweet-sour touch of roasted apples with cinnamon, creating an aroma perfect for winter evenings. It works well as a sweet meal after lunch, an idea for an afternoon snack, or a light dessert for a family gathering. It can be served warm, slightly warm, or chilled — each way brings out different notes of flavor and texture.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (9)
- White rice 200 g
- Milk 1000 ml
- Apple 1.7 szt. (~300 g)
- Sugar 80 g
- Butter 30 g
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Ground cinnamon 4 g
- Salt 1 g
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Raisin 50 g
- Honey 30 ml
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Preparation steps
Preparing the rice
Pour 1000 ml of milk into a pot and place it over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt (1 g). Heat the milk until it gently simmers — small bubbles and steam will start to appear on the surface, but do not allow it to boil vigorously (this can scorch the milk).
When the milk starts to gently boil, add the rinsed rice to the pot and immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting (small flame). Stir the rice with a wooden spoon for the first minute to prevent the grains from sticking to the bottom. Then partially cover the pot with a lid (position it so that steam can escape) and cook on very low heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring every 3–5 minutes.
After 18–20 minutes, check the consistency: take a teaspoon of rice, let it cool for a moment, and taste — the grains should be soft in the middle, not hard. If they are soft, add 40 g of sugar and 15 g of butter (half the amount of butter), and add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground cinnamon. Stir for 1–2 minutes over very low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter combines with the mixture.
Preparing the fruits
Peel 300 g of apples: use a peeler to remove the skin, cut into quarters, and remove the cores. Cut the apples into cubes with a side of about 1–1.5 cm. If the apples are very sour, you can add 10–15 g of sugar while frying.
Heat a 20–24 cm skillet over medium heat. Add 15 g of butter (the rest) and wait for it to melt and start to foam slightly. Toss in the chopped apples, 20 g of sugar (you can use less), and 1 teaspoon (2 g) of cinnamon. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring every minute, until the apples soften and become glossy, but still hold their shape. If you are using raisins (optional), add them to the skillet in the last 2 minutes — previously soaked for 5–10 minutes in warm water and drained.
Finishing and serving
Combine the rice with the apples: you have two options — mix the sautéed apples with the rice in the pot, gently stirring with a wooden spoon for 30–60 seconds to combine the flavors, or serve the rice on a plate and top it with the apples. If you want a sweeter dessert, add 30 g of honey (optional) after removing the rice from the heat and stir. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
Serve the dessert: portion the rice into 4 bowls (about 250 g of finished dessert per serving). Serve warm or let cool and chill in the fridge for about 1–2 hours if you prefer the cold version. Before serving, you can add a fresh flake of butter (optional) or sprinkle with toasted nuts for a contrast in textures.
Fun Fact
Rice pudding (rice custard) was known in many Polish homes as a simple, nutritious dessert. Traditionally, it was served with seasonal fruits or citrus zest; cinnamon became a popular addition in the 18th–19th century with the increased availability of spices.
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Tips
Serve in bowls with an extra portion of warm apples on the side, sprinkled with freshly ground cinnamon. For contrast, you can add a spoonful of thick natural yogurt, cream, or sprinkle with finely chopped toasted walnuts.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Before serving again, heat gently over low heat, adding 1–2 tablespoons of milk to regain a creamy consistency, or serve cold without reheating. Do not freeze, as the dairy consistency will separate.
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