Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Serving Size:

Ingredients

8 oz orzo pasta

2 1/2 cups water

1 12-oz can evaporated skim milk

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup apple butter

3 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta

5 cups water

2 12-oz cans evaporated skim milk

1 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/2 cup apple butter

6 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp cinnamon

Ingredients

2 lbs orzo pasta

7 1/2 cups water

3 12-oz cans evaporated skim milk

1 1/2 cups golden raisins

3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

3/4 cup apple butter

9 Tbsp sugar

3 Tbsp cinnamon

Procedures

  1. COOK orzo according to package directions. Drain well and pour back into pot. Add can of evaporated skim milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  2. ADD raisins, pecans, apple butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Add to mixture to taste.
  3. TRANSFER to serving bowl. Top with remaining cinnamon & sugar as needed for garnish.