Dried fruit transforms into a pleasingly soft surprise in this pilaf. Although the recipe calls for dried apple and cranberries, feel free to substitute your favorites, such as apricots, golden raisins, pineapple, or mango.

SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ⅔ cup finely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia
• 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
• ½ cup chopped dried apple
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 2 ¼ cups chicken stock or store-bought chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt the butter with the oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the onion.
3. Add the apple, cranberries, and stock.
4. Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes.
5. Release the pressure naturally and remove the lid, tilting the pot away from you to avoid the escaping steam.
6. Fluff the rice, taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Serve the rice hot.