BARLEY WITH APRICOTS AND RAISINS

Directions

BARLEY WITH APRICOTS AND RAISINS

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1 c. dried apricots

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6 c. water

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1 c. barley, washed

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rind of 1/2 lemon, cut into

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thin strips

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1/2 c. raisins

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1/4 c. sugar

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1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved

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in 1 1/2 Tbsp. cold water

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Soak the apricots overnight in water to cover. Bring

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the 6 cups water to a boil and add the barley and lemon rind.

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Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain; remove

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the lemon rind and pack the barley into an oiled 4-cup ring

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mold. Refrigerate until firm. Bring apricots to a simmer in

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their soaking water. Add the raisins and cook over low heat 10

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minutes. Stir in the sugar and enough of the cornstarch

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mixture to form a thick sauce. Chill the apricot mixture.

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Unmold the barley on a flat serving dish and fill the center

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with the apricot mixture. Serves 4 to 6.

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