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"