Apple-Cranberry Grains

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 06, 2024

I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to healthy food, but they adore these wholesome grains. —Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta

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Apple-Cranberry Grains

Yield:16 servings (3 quarts)
Prep:10 min
Cook:4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup wheat berries
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 6 cups water
  • Optional toppings: Milk, sliced apples, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts
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Directions

  1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until grains are tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.