Rice Breakfast Pudding(6-8 months)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (Brown/or Jasmine) Rice (grind to barley size - don't grind if serving to a Toddler ) 
• 2 cups water 
• 1/4 cup apples sliced into small dices or slivers 
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 
• 1/8 cup brown sugar (optional) 
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp ginger

Method:

• Combine all of the above ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until rice is soft, fragrant and a bit soupy 
• Stir 1/8 cup milk into the rice, keep on heat for 10 more minutes. Keep a close watch to ensure that the consistency remains soupy but not pasty. 
• Stir frequently to stop sticking to the pot and add more milk or water if necessary. 
• Serve warm then transfer remaining portion to the fridge.