Crockpot Rice Pudding with Fruit (WW)

Servings: 12 - estimated POINTS per serving: 2

4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup rice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon diet margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup minced dried apricots or peaches
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2-3 packages Splenda or Equal to taste at end of cooking time

Put all ingredients except Splenda or Equal into crockpot. Stir to blend well. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once after about 1 hour. Or, cook on HIGH for the first 30 minutes, turn to LOW and cook as long as you desire. Check after the first 2 hours of low cooking and stir. If rice is not absorbing the milk quickly enough, turn the crockpot up to HIGH again. Keep cover on at all times. Before serving, add Splenda or Equal to taste. Add a dollop of fat-free Cool Whip to each serving, if desired.

Makes about 6 cups. 1/2 cup serving is about 2 points.