Fruit soup

Ingredients

 * 3/4 c dried apricots
 * 3/4 c dried prunes
 * 6 c cold water
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * 2 sl lemon; 1/4" thick
 * 3 tb quick-cooking tapioca
 * 1 c sugar
 * 2 tb raisins
 * 1 tb dried currnats
 * 1 tart cooking apple; peeled

Directions

 * Since the dried fruit expands.
 * Add the cinammon stick lemon slices tapioca and sugar and bring to a boil.
 * Reduce the heat cover and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
 * Stir in the raisins currants and apples slices and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
 * Pour the contents of the saucepan into a serving bowl and let cool to room temperature.
 * Remove the cinammon stick cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to chill.
 * Serve the fruit soup in compote dishes or soup bowls.