Apple Tapioca Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Soak pearl tapioca for one hour in enough cold water to cover; drain; add boiling water and salt.
2. 2
   Note that minute tapioca requires no soaking.
3. 3
   Cook in double boiler until transparent.
4. 4
   Core and pare apples; arrange in a buttered pudding-dish; fill cavities with sugar.
5. 5
   Pour over the tapioca and bake in a moderate oven till apples are soft.
6. 6
   Serve with sugar and cream or a custard sauce.
7. 7
   Recipe note: Rhubarb or pineapple may be substituted for apple, and sugar added to taste.