Tapioca And Figs

Name: Tapioca And Figs
Ingredients: 1 c. Minute tapioca; 3 1/2 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. orange juice or less; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 lb. figs, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. chopped nut meats; 2 c. brown sugar, packed

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c. Minute tapioca
3 1/2 c. boiling water
3/4 c. orange juice or less
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 lb. figs, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nut meats
2 c. brown sugar, packed

Directions

1

Stir salt and tapioca into boiling water very slowly.
2

Use long handled wooden spoon, or it will sometimes pop on your hand. Cook until tapioca is almost transparent.
3

Add brown sugar, finely cut figs and raisins.
4

Cook a few more minutes, until fruit is tender.
5

Add fruit juices and nuts; cook a minute or 2 longer. Cool and serve in sauce dishes with whipped cream or Cool Whip. This is a large recipe, but can be cut in half.