Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup pearled barley
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely ground
• 6 tablespoons medium-ground bulgur (or #2)
• 6 tablespoons corn (or hominy) grits
• 6 tablespoons millet
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Stir all the ingredients in a slow cooker until the maple syrup has dissolved and all the grains are moistened. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the porridge is creamy and the grains are tender.