My Mother-In-Law'S Favorite Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. tapioca (large)
2 c. hot water
pinch of salt
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cook tapioca in hot water (you may soak overnight) with salt in top of double boiler until transparent.
Add dates, brown sugar, flavoring and nuts.
Cool in refrigerator.
Serve with whipped cream.