Holiday Fruit Soup

Name: Holiday Fruit Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound mixed dried fruit (about 4 cups); 3/4 cup small pearl tapioca; 6 cups water, divided; 5 apples, peeled and cubed; 1 cup sugar; Ground cinnamon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 1 hour YIELD: 10 servings.

My mother, who was born in Sweden, made this fruit soup for holidays, and now I do the same for my family. I look forward to all of our Swedish Christmas traditions, but making and enjoying this soup is my favorite. –Enice Jacobson, Wildrose, North Dakota

Ingredients

1 pound mixed dried fruit (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup small pearl tapioca
6 cups water, divided
5 apples, peeled and cubed
1 cup sugar
Ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the fruit, tapioca and 4 cups water. Cover and let stand overnight.
2. Stir in the apples, sugar and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tapioca is transparent. Add additional water if necessary. Serve warm or cold with a dash of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 260 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein.

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