Swedish Fruit Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dried apples
2 boxes assorted dried fruits
1 box light raisins
1 box dark raisins
1 lemon, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients, except apples, in a large pan.
Add in 8 cups of water; bring to boiling while stirring.
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and tapioca is cooked.
Stir occasionally.
Add apple slices; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
Remove cinnamon.
Serve, warm or cold, as a dessert or first course appetizer.