FRUIT SOUP (VEG TIMES)

• 1 /4 c Dried apricots
• 3 /4 c Dried prunes
• 1 /4 c Dried peaches
• 1 /4 c Dried pears
• 6 c Cold water
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 2 Lemon slices
• 2 tb Quick cooking tapioca
• 3 tb Sugar
• 2 tb Raisins
• 1 tb Dried currants
• 1 Green apple, pred & sliced

Wash & soak the dried fruit for 30 minutes.Pour fruit & water into a

pressure cooker.Cover, set control at 15 & cook over heat till

pressure is reached. Reduce heat & cook for 6 minutes. Cool naturally

for 5 minutes. Run under cold water.Add cinnamon, lemon & tapioca.

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients.

Simmer uncovered till fruit is tender but not mushy. Refrigerate till

chilled. Can serve as a dessert.

"Vegetarian Times Cookbook"