Fruktsoppa (Old-Fashioned Fruit Soup)

Directions

1. 1

   3/4 c Dried apricots 3/4 c Dried prunes 6 c Cold water 1 Cinnamon stick 2 sl Lemon

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   1/4" thick 3 tb Quick-cooking tapioca 1 c Sugar 2 tb Raisins 1 tb Dried currnats 1 Tart cooking apple

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   peeled, -cored & cut into 1/2"slices Soak the dried apricots and prunes in 6 cups cold water for 30 minutes

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   Since the dried fruit expands considerably as it absorbs the soaking liquid, you will need a saucepan (of stainless steel or enamel) with a

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   Add the cinammon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar and bring to a boil

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   Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent the fruits from sticking to the botto

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   Stir in the raisins, currants and apples slices and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender and offer no resistance w

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   Pour the contents of the saucepan into a large serving bowl and let cool to room temperature