Swedish Fruit Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. dried apricots
3/4 c. dried prunes
1/2 c. raisins (golden preferred)
6 c. cold water
1 stick cinnamon
2 lemon slices, 1/4-inch thick
3 Tbsp. tapioca
1/2 c. sugar
2 oranges, peeled and diced (a smidgen of zest is nice)
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 pear, peeled and diced
a slug of brandy or rum or a liqueur to taste (optional)

Preparation

Soak dried apricots, prunes and raisins in cold water for 30 minutes. Add cinnamon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange, apple and pear cubes. Simmer until apple pieces are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the booze.
Pour into large serving bowl and cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick. Cover and chill until serving.
Makes about 6 servings.
Choice of fruits can depend on preference and availability.