Tapioca Pudding With Dried Fruit Compote

Directions

1. 1
   Cut up large pieces of fruit and combine in pot with cider, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Beat egg white until foamy.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons of sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Mix tapioca with remaining sugar, milk and yolk in saucepan, and let stand for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Cook and stir tapioca mixture over medium heat until it comes to full boil.
8. 8
   Gradually add the egg white mixture, stirring just enough to blend.
9. 9
   Stir in vanilla.
10. 10
    Stir in stewed fruit; cool 20 minutes and serve warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled.