Mixed Grain Cereal With Apricots And Almonds Recipes

Steps:

• Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250° to 266° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, water, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high hear; stir in apricots (or figs) and oats. Gradually add cornmeal, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the porridge among 6 bowls. Top with yogurt, maple syrup, and almonds. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup water and wheat berries in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, remove from heat, and set aside for wheat berries to soak, about 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; cook and stir oats, pecans, and almonds in melted butter until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Carefully pour boiling water into nut mixture; add wheat berries and dried apples. Cover saucepan and cook over low heat, without stirring, until wheat berries are tender, about 20 minutes; stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt.