Dutch Barley Soup Dessert


I grew up in a very dutch community in iowa. this is from one of my hometown's community cookbooks. looks similar to rice pudding. posted for zwt6.

Steps


Bring the pearl barley , water , and raisins to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 1.
5 hours or until barley and raisins are tender.
Add sugar , peaches with juice , and prunes.
Boil about 10 minutes.
Let cool.
The dessert will thicken when cold.

Ingredients


pearl barley, water, raisins, sugar, peaches, prune