Baked apples and short-grain rice create a caramel-toned breakfast

Combining short-grain rice with baked apples transforms a standard breakfast into a creamy, caramel-toned dish. By properly treating the fruit, you can achieve a velvety texture in about 15 minutes. Ingredients 0.5 cup short-grain rice 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon sugar A pinch of salt 1 large apple Butter (for serving) Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish) Preparation Step 1. Thoroughly rinse the short-grain rice. Bring the milk to a boil in a pot, then stir in the rinsed rice. Step 2. Simmer the rice on the lowest heat setting. Monitor the process for the first 10 minutes to ensure the grains become soft without turning into an overly thick paste.