Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           barley
   2      teaspoons     canola oil
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
     1/8  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/8  teaspoon      grated nutmeg
     1/8  teaspoon      ground cardamom
   1 1/2  cups          apple juice
   1 1/2  cups          water
                        ***apples***
   2                    baking apples
   2      tablespoons   apple juice
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon

Preparation:

PILAF: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the barley, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 min. Add the apple juice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 min., or until the barley is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. APPLES: Core the apples and cut crosswise into thin rounds. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tbs apple juice and 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Broil about 4 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes. Flip the slices and sprinkle with the remaining juice and cinnamon. Grill for 2 minutes. Serve hot with the pilaf.