Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Jun 10, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Creamy apple cinnamon rice pudding in a small ceramic bowl with a spoon, garnished as in the recipe

Creamy rice pudding infused with vanilla and warm cinnamon, topped with tender sautéed apple cubes for a comforting seasonal dessert.

Prep 10 min

Cook 40 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 55 min

Servings 6

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Ingredients

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¾ cup (150.0 g)short- or medium-grain white rice
4.0 cups (960.0 ml)whole milk
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ tspfine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 stick (3.0 g)cinnamon stick
½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon
1.0 cup (125.0 g)diced peeled apple
1.0 tbsp (14.0 g)unsalted butter

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Instructions

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, fine sea salt, pure vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 35 to 40 minutes.
While the rice cooks, heat unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced peeled apples and sauté until the apples are soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ground cinnamon.
Discard the cinnamon stick from the rice pudding and stir the sautéed apple mixture into the rice pudding.
Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon if desired, then let the pudding rest for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

Tips

Use short- or medium-grain rice for the creamiest texture; rinsing the rice helps remove excess starch for a better consistency.
For a stronger vanilla flavor, split a vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the milk along with the cinnamon stick.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apple cinnamon rice pudding?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to rest. The recipe makes 6 servings.

How should I store apple cinnamon rice pudding?

Store leftover rice pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen if needed.

Can I make apple cinnamon rice pudding ahead?

Rice pudding can be made a day ahead and gently reheated before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Creamy rice pudding infused with vanilla and warm cinnamon, topped with tender sautéed apple cubes for a comforting seasonal dessert.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

266 Calories / serving

7.6g Fat

42.3g Carbs

7.1g Protein

21.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1596 cal · 46g fat · 254g carbs · 43g protein · 131g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 266 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 27 min·5.4 mi
Swimming laps 37 min
Jogging 26 min·2.2 mi·~4150 steps
Stair climbing 25 min·~2250 steps
Dancing 43 min
Bodyweight circuit training 27 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 62 min

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