Fruit Soup (Fruktsoppa)
From: Kaarin

My grandma always served this traditional Swedish dessert to guests. Any dried fruit can be used. I use apples, cranberries, prunes, dates, raisins, apricots, whatever I have. From the "Swedish Food" cookbook, which suggests serving this with Swedish rusks.

SERVES 6

• 12 ounces dried fruit (cut up if large)
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 grated lemon, rind of
• 2 tablespoons tapioca
• 1/2 lemon, juice of

Mix all ingredients except lemon juice and cook slowly, covered, until the fruit is tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Chill.

Add lemon juice.