spicy rice

Ingredients

• 15 ounces apple cider
• 3/4 cup long grain rice
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup dark raisins
• - apple cider to cover raisins
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 - granny smith apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted