Hybrid Barley Breakfast Cereal

This is a good recipe that puts both of the posted recipes together and uses ingredients I always have.

1 c. pearled barley
2 T sliced almonds
2 tsp Real maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 c dried apples (crush in your hand before adding)
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 c water

Add all of the ingredients together in a crock pot. Start with 2 1/2 c water.
Cook on Low for 3 hours. Stir after 2 hours. Add another 1/2 - 1 cup of water as needed.
The barley should stay moist for the last two hours.
Cool and store in fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.