Ingredients

1 1/2

cups uncooked long-grain white rice (not instant or precooked)

3

cups water

1/2

cup sugar

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

2

tablespoons butter, melted

2

cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk

1

teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Spray inside of 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and water to boiling over medium heat. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Add cooked rice to slow cooker; stir in remaining ingredients until well mixed.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Remove cover; stir. Cover; cook 30 to 40 minutes longer or until most of liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat. Remove cover; stir. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.