Apple Tapioca

(Serves Six)

3/4 c. pearl tapioca or 1/2 c. minute tapioca 2 c. boiling water 1/2 tsp. salt 6 apples 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tb. butter

If pearl tapioca is used, soak it for 4 or 5 hours and then drain off all the water. Minute tapioca will need no soaking.
Add the tapioca to the boiling water and salt. Cook in a double boiler until the tapioca is entirely transparent. Pare and core the apples, place them in a buttered baking dish, fill each cavity with sugar and cinnamon, and place a piece of butter on top. Pour the hot tapioca over these, place in a hot oven, and bake until the apples are soft. Serve either hot or cold with sugar and cream.