Rice Kugel | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain or medium grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 2-3 medium apples, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• Ground cinnamon, to taste (optional)