wild rice & apple cider pilaf

5 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Feb 11, 2018

Mom always made the best rice pilaf...this is a very different version with wild rice and apple. Enjoy!

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups unsweetened appel cider
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 medium apple

How To Make wild rice & apple cider pilaf

  • Step 1
    Wash rice in three changes of hot tap water, draining well at the end. Combine with cider and 1 c water in saucepan, bring to boil over high heat. Reduce and cover, simmer on low until tender but firm, 30-40 min. In large skillet, melt butter and add almonds and raisins. Cook, stirring, until almonds are light brown, about 5 min. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in fresh chopped apple without peel or core, and rice. Cook until warmed through, about 1 min. Serve warm.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes