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Ingredients

  • 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup dried currants
  • 6 teaspoons dark brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons butter, melted and divided

Method

  • Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; heat 3 minutes or until small bubbles form around inner edge of pot (about 180°). Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat; stir in couscous, apricots, currants, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, and salt. Cover the mixture, and let it stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Divide couscous among each of 4 bowls, and top each with 1 teaspoon melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Serve immediately.