Sweet Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. prunes
2 c. raisins
1 c. apricots or apples or both
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. instant tapioca
1 stick cinnamon
lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
cherries (optional)
2 qt. water or juice (cherry, apple, etc.)

Preparation

Soak fruit in a covered kettle overnight.
Cook slowly for at least 45 minutes, adding sugar and tapioca.
This should have a thick consistency, but if too thick, add water.
Serve hot or cold.