Ingredients:

• 2 cups arborio rice
• 6 cups milk or your favorite milk alternative
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples

Optional:

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

• In a large saucepan, combine the rice, apples, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla bean, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed. Stir occasionally, this should take about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Discard the vanilla bean.
• Serve warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired.