Coat the bottom of a saucepan with the butter. Add water, rice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce head, and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Add the milk and bring back to a simmer. Add the sugar, chopped apple, and raisins. Cover and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. You may peek and sir every 15 minutes. Remove from heat remove the cinnamon stick and add vanilla.

Serves 6.