California Peach Pudding Recipe - A Delightful Dessert from USA

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3 cups milk
• 0.33 cup honey
• 0.5 tsp salt , divided
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine , divided
• 0.25 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 16 oz (454 g) can sliced peaches
• 2 tbsp brandy or 1 tsp brandy extract
• 6 tbsp slivered almonds , toasted
• whipped cream (optional)