4 c Grated carrots
1 tb Fine barley
3/4 c Grated apples
8 tb Butter or fat
1/2 c Water
1/2 ts Salt
2 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Nutmeg
Combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan. Cover and cook over low heat 2 hours, or until the barley is soft. Watch carefully while cooking and add more water if necessary. Serves 6.