Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
pint
orange juice





1/2
pint
water





2
ounces
apricots, dried





1
pinch
cloves





4
ounces
pearl barley





1/2
ounces
butter

or margarine



1
ounces
mixed nuts

chopped, opt.

 Put the orange juice & water into a pan.  Add the paricots cut into
small pieces & the spice.  Bring to a boil & add the barley.  Cover &
simmer for about 1 hour, until the barley is tender.  Add more orange
juice if necessary.  The liquid should be absorbed when the barley is
ready.

Stir in the margarine & the nuts if using.  Serve hot either as is or
with a splash of soymilk.