Rice and Apple Pudding

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
6 apples, sliced (other fruits may be substituted)
2/3 cup water
4 tbsps butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup marmalade

Slice apples. Add water, butter, sugar and salt, simmer until tender. Line bottom and sides of a greased 8" x 8" baking dish with part of the rice. Fill with cooked apples and spread marmalade over top. Cover with remaining rice. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand until cold. Unmold and turn onto a serving plate. Serve with desired pudding sauce. Serves 6.