Description
Apple Cinnamon and Barley Pudding is sweet, rich, creamy, and smooth. It’s easy to make and can be made several days ahead of time.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pearl barley
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 apples) sweet cooking apples, such as Gala or Honey Crisp
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup honey – sub maple syrup for vegans (amount depends on how sweet your apples are; start with smaller amount)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 5 tablespoons light coconut milk (can use full fat coconut milk for richer consistency)
- optional: 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- Optional: Top withCoconut Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Combine pearl barley and water in a medium-sized sauce pan. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer while it is still covered.
- While the barley is beginning to cook, peel, core, and chop your apples into 1 inch chunks.
- Add the apples to the barley, return to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until apples are very tender and the barley is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool just slightly.
- Transfer to a blender, working in batches, being careful not to fill the blender more than half way at a time to avoid eruptions. Blend until really smooth, about 1 minute per batch.
- Return the mixture to the same pot, bring to a boil, immediately remove from the heat.
- Stir in the remainder of your ingredients except the coconut milk and optional Irish whiskey and Coconut Whipped Cream. Make sure to taste-test as you go to add the desired amount of honey.
- Allow to cool slightly. Transfer to serving dishes or a bowl. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until cold.
- Combine the coconut milk with the whiskey (if using the whiskey). Stir the coconut milk mixture into the pudding.
- Top with Coconut Whipped Cream, if desired. Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.
Notes
Cook time does not include amount of time required for the pudding to chill in the refrigerator.
