Scandinavian Fruit Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pitted dried prunes
1 c. dried apricots
1/4 c. light raisins
1/4 c. dark raisins
1/2 lemon, sliced
3 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1 apple, pared and cubed
6 c. water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except apple.
Bring to boil, stirring.
Cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add apple cubes, simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Remove cinnamon. Serve warm or cold as a dessert. Makes about 8 to 10 servings.