Apple Barley Pudding

4 tablespoons of Pearl barley
1.5 pounds of apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons of Sugar
1 cup of heavy cream
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Boil the Barley in water and add the apples. Cook until both begin to soften. Drain and blend the mixture in a blender or sieve. Cook the mixture after adding the sugar and lemon and boil again. Allow to cool and then chill, adding the cream on top. Makes 4 servings