Søtsuppes (Fruit Soup)

• 1 cup pitted dried prunes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 cup light or dark raisins
• 1/2 lemon, sliced
• 3 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca (may substitute with pearl tapioca; if so, soak overnight and cook before adding)
• 1/2 can grape juice concentrate
• 1 cup pared, cubed apples
• 6 cups water

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except apple cubes in 3-quart saucepan. Add 6 cups water.
2. Bring to a boil stirring. Reduce heat and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until fruit is tender and tapioca is cooked. Stir occasionally.
3. Add apple cubes. Simmer, covered, 5 more minutes.
4. Remove cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.