Apple Tapioca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. sliced tart apples
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter
nutmeg (if you wish)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except nutmeg, in a saucepan.
Mix lightly and let stand 5 minutes.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Stir occasionally.
Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.