Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice4 tablespoons butter, divided2-1/2 cups chunky applesauce1 cup diced peeled apples1/4 cup packed brown sugar1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, dividedDash salt

Preparation

Cook rice according to package directions. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into hot rice. Add applesauce, apples, brown sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and salt. Spoon into a greased deep 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or cold.