Wheat Berry Porridge with Spiced Cherry Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup whole milk
• Greek yogurt and/or chopped nuts for serving, optional
• 10 ounces frozen cherries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch