Swedish Fruit Soup

A chilled, Swedish fruit cocktail of a soup.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups dried mixed fruit, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup cherry jam
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 orange, supremed*

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine chopped dried mixed fruit, golden raisins, cinnamon stick, and water in a kettle. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender.
2. Stir in pineapple juice, cherry jam, sugar, tapioca, salt, and sectioned orange. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 additional minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

*Supreming Citrus: Using a paring knife, remove the skin, pith, and outer membrane from the citrus fruit. Carefully cut each segment away from white membranes.