Rice Pudding on the Stove

This makes yummy rice pudding that everyone will like.

About 4 3/4 cups cooked/2 cups dry short grained white rice (We use Calrose rice.)
2 2/3 cups milk (Note: You may need to add extra milk.)
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Sweetener:
Without fruit: 3/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup honey
With fruit: 1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/3 cup honey (If desired, you can use 3/4 cup granulated sugar with the fruit.)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup to 5 tablespoons (Add about 1/4 cup more liquid if you don't want the extra fat.)
1-2 eggs (Can be omitted if your diet is egg-free.)
3/4 to 1 cup raisins or other dried fruits (optional)

In a large saucepan, add cinnamon, sugar (honey), eggs, vanilla, and (powdered milk). Mix. Add
the margarine. Turn the burner on to about medium heat. Let the margarine melt. Slowly
add the milk. Mix as you the liquid. Add the cooked rice and dried fruit (if desired). Cook
for about 5 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed; stirring almost constantly. Serve.

For leftovers, add some milk and warm in the microwave or on the stove.

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