Farro, Fruit and Nut Hot Cereal

½  c farro - rinsed
a pinch of salt
1½c water

½c chopped pecans or walnuts
½c chopped frozen berries-cherries
½-1t cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
½t pure vanilla or almond extract - optional
1t honey or jelly - optional
¼-½c half and half - optional

Rinse the farro in a strainer then combine with water and salt in a 2 quart pan.  Simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.  Add the next group of ingredients and bring back to a low simmer, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.  Today I used Dandelion Jelly !! I found at a Farmer's Market, to give this a touch of sweetness.  Top with a sprinkle of turbinado sugar for a nice crunch.

This is a great cold weather breakfast. . .Lin

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