Rice Pilaf 5 Recipe

Rinse rice and drain. In 12 inch frying pan over medium heat, stir almonds until golden, 3-4 minutes. Pour from pan, then add onion, celery and butter to pan. Stir until lightly brown, 10 minutes. Add rice, broth and cider and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender to the bite, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Stir in almonds, apricots, parsley, salt and pepper.