Cherry-Raisin Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Drain cherries, reserving 2/3 cup liquid.
3. 3
   (If necessary, add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 2/3 cup.)
4. 4
   Mix liquid with cherries, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the tapioca, 1/8 tsp.
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   of the salt and the raisins in saucepan.
6. 6
   Let stand 5 min.
7. 7
   Bring to full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Stir in walnuts, lemon juice and butter.
10. 10
    Pour into 2-qt.
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    baking dish.
12. 12
    Beat eggs, cream of tartar and remaining 1/8 tsp.
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    salt in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy.
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    Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating well after each addition, until thick and light in color.
15. 15
    Gently stir in flour.
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    Spoon onto warm fruit mixture.
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    Bake 50 min.
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    or until toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean and juices form bubbles that burst slowly.
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    Cool slightly.