Apple Rice Pilaf

*Shown with Lemon Chicken

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped

2 cups apple juice

2 cups enriched long~grain instant rice

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute onion and apples over medium heat until soft. Add apple juice, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover and stir in toasted almonds. Serve.