Step #1 In a 4-quart saucepan, & the butter to a boil over medium-high heat, 3/4 c sugar, bring milk, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Step #2 Add rice & cinnamon sticks; return mixture to a boil.
Step #3 Reduce heat to medium low, & let simmer 25 mins, cover, stirring every once in awhile.
Step #4 In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs & vanilla.
Step #5 Whisk 1 c of rice mixture into egg mixture.
Step #6 Transfer egg mixture to saucepan with rice mixture, stirring until well mixd.
Step #7 Reduce heat to low & let simmer 10 mins.
Step #8 Remove from heat, discard cinnamon, & transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
Step #9 Let cool at least 20 mins or cover & put in the fridge overnight.
Step #10 Heat broiler.
Step #11 In a small bowl, mix maple syrup with remaining 1/4 c sugar.
Step #12 Press macadamia nuts into rice pudding, covering the top.
Step #13 Drizzle maple syrup mixture evenly over top.
Step #14 Broil, 4 inches from heat, until lightly browned, 2 1/2 to 3 mins.
Step #15 Let cool, spoon into dessert c, & serve.
Step #16 Enjoy!
*(The warmed preserves was just too much for me but there were some people there that if they don't have their sickeningly sweet treat are not happy!).
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