Apricot Crumble Rice

Ingredients

Apricots

4 cups, sliced and pitted

White rice

2 cups, cooked

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, cold and cubed

Brown sugar

1 cup

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apricots, cooked rice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the apricots are evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Spread the apricot and rice mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apricot and rice mixture, ensuring an even layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the apricots are soft and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.