Apple-Buttered Rum Pudding With Apple Topping

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 cups half-and-half
1 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons rum or
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup dairy sour cream
---APPLE TOPPING---
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- up to 3/4
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup water
20 ounces canned pie-sliced apples
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons rum or
1 teaspoon rum extract
 

Preparation:

1. Combine half-and-half, rice, sugar and salt; bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Soften gelatin in water; add to rice mixture, stirring until gelatin dissolves. 4. Cool until thickened but not set. 5. Fold in rum and sour cream; spoon into individual molds and chill until firm. 6. Unmold and spoon hot Apple Topping over pudding. Apple Topping Makes 2 1/3 cups 1. Blend sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and water; add apples and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove from heat; add butter and rum. Spoon over pudding.