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Barley and Apple Breakfast Porridge

Barley and Apple Breakfast Porridge blends tender hulled barley with sweet Golden Delicious apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of brown sugar for a cozy, lightly spiced bowl. A touch of butter and lemon brightens the flavors, while chopped walnuts add crunch. It’s an inviting breakfast for cool mornings or a nourishing make-ahead option for busy weekdays.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Barley and Apple Breakfast Porridge
  1. 1

    Put the barley in a bowl and add 1 cup water; soak for 2 hours or overnight. Drain.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, combine the drained barley, apples, 2 cups water, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the barley and apples are softened and the water is absorbed, adding more water if needed, about 1 hour. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir the walnuts into the barley.