Swedish Fruit Soup

• 3/4 c. dried apricots
• 3/4 c. dried prunes
• 1/2 c. raisins (golden preferred)
• 6 c. cold water
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 lemon slices, 1/4-inch thick
• 3 Tbsp. tapioca
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 oranges, peeled and diced (a smidgen of zest is nice)
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1 pear, peeled and diced
• a slug of brandy or rum or a liqueur to taste (optional)

1. Soak dried apricots, prunes and raisins in cold water for 30 minutes. Add cinnamon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange, apple and pear cubes. Simmer until apple pieces are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the booze.
2. Pour into large serving bowl and cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick. Cover and chill until serving.
3. Makes about 6 servings.
4. Choice of fruits can depend on preference and availability.

apricots, prunes, raisins, cold water, cinnamon, lemon slices, tapioca, sugar, oranges, apple, pear, brandy

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1058193 (may not work)