Rice Pudding With Dried Apricots

Name: Rice Pudding With Dried Apricots
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice (10 ounces), rinsed; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; One 3-inch cinnamon stick; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup sugar; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/3 cup diced dried apricots, dried cherries or golden raisins; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half