Sweet & Tart Cranberry Farro Salad

• Farro & maple glazed pecans
• 1 1/2 cups farro
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 cup Pecans
• 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cook the Cranberries and Assemble the salad
• 1 1/2 cups cranberries
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Apple, diced a firm variety works nicely here

1. In a medium saucepan that has a lid add the water and farro and bring to a boil. Stir in the butter and add the thyme. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until plump and the liquid has been absorbed. Take out the thyme sprigs. Remove from heat transfer to a serving bowl. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
2. Lay a 12" long piece of parchment paper on the counter for cooling the pecans. In a 8" skillet (you want one large enough so the nuts are in a single layer in the pan) heat the maple syrup 1-2 minutes over medium heat, you don't want to bring it to a simmer yet. Stir in vanilla and salt and add pecans. Increase the heat until the syrup begins to bubble, stir constantly until all the syrup is absorbed. Transfer to parchment paper to cool. Once cool, break apart to bite sized pieces. If making ahead, store in an airtight container.
3. Add the syrup and cranberries to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook until the cranberries burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 1 apple, cut into 1/2" cubes, a sweet firm apple is best.
5. In a bowl, combine the farro, nuts, apples and cranberries. Serve immediately, If you are making this ahead, add the nuts just before serving.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/74285-sweet-tart-cranberry-farro-salad (may not work)