Instructions

  1. Use cooked leftover rice.
  2. Use dried cherries, they can be a bit expensive so sometimes we use dried cranberries. But prefer cherries,.
  3. Combine all the ingredients in a large buttered casserole dish that will fit into your slow crock pot.
  4. Cover it tightly with buttered side down foil.
  5. Place a rack in the bottom of cooker and add 1 cup of water to bottom of cooker.
  6. Place covered bowl onto rack and place lid on slow cooker.
  7. Cook 4 hours on low heat.
  8. Remove casserole, and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
  9. Serve with a topping of whipped cream and sliced toasted almonds.