Spicyfruitsoup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine plums, apricots, raisins, water, orange juice, sugar, tapioca & salt.
• Break cinnamon stick into 3 pieces & put them & the cloves in a cheesecloth bag, then add it to the fruit mixture.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat.
• Cover & simmer 30-40 minutes, or until fruit is tender.
• Remove spices & serve either hot or cold.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except lemon juice and cook slowly, covered, until the fruit is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• Chill.
• Add lemon juice.

Steps:

• Cook raisins, prunes, and apricots until tender in 1 1/2 quarts water.
• Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
• Cook's note: May fold in a large can of sliced peaches if desired.

Steps:

• In a large 3-quart (or bigger) stainless steel or enamel saucepan, combine the apricots and prunes with the cold water and let soak for 30 minutes.
• Next, add the cinnamon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar to the pot, and bring to a boil; once boiling, reduce the heat and cover the pan; let simmer for 10 minutes (stir occasionally with a wooden spoon since the fruits can stick to the bottom of the saucepan).
• After the 10 minutes are up, remove the cover and stir in the raisins, currants and apple slices; simmer for 5 more minutes (the apples should then be soft and tender; if not, simmer a wee bit longer).
• Pour the soup mixture into a large serving bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• When soup has cooled, fish out the cinnamon stick, cover the bowl, and chill in the refrigerator.
• This dessert is served cold, in either dessert dishes or soup bowls; makes for a very light dessert.