Mixed Fruit Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. mixed dried fruits (apricots, prunes, pears, apples)
2 1/2 qt. water
1 stick cinnamon
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 recipe creamed rice

Preparation

Simmer dried fruits with seasonings until tender.
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water.
Bring soup to boiling and stir in starch.
Cook, covered, until soup has thickened and is clear.
Cool with cover on.
To serve, pour over creamed rice or top with whipped cream.