MERRY CHRISTMAS RICE

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"INSTANT RICE makes this dish an instant success! It's another recipe I added 'by children's demand', and we've found it not only delicious, but a very colorful addition to our Christmas table."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water, divided
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 cups (1/2 pound) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Add the cranberries; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the berries pop, stirring occasionally. Add rice, remaining water, remaining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in apple. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sally McGee
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This rice was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid to the recipe.


md.mosfiqur rahman sajib
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I made this rice for my family on Christmas morning and they loved it! It was a great way to start the day.


JAMSHAID NEKOKARA97
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This rice dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect side dish for our Christmas dinner.


Ajay Smart
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This rice was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend it.


Shriram
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I've never been a fan of rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Ray Medina
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This rice is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make, delicious, and festive.


kimbugwe Mulo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rice turned out mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Johnny Mainez
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a Christmas party and everyone loved it. It was a nice change from the usual mashed potatoes and stuffing.


Nisthanan
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I've made this rice dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Kanchon Malaker
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This rice was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best Christmas rice they've ever had.


david falatovich
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I'm not usually a fan of rice dishes, but this one was really good. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect. I especially liked the cranberries and nuts.


Wes Disabledland
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This Christmas rice was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The colors were vibrant and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.