Tapioca And Figs

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. Minute tapioca
  • 3 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 3/4 c. orange juice or less
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 lb. figs, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped nut meats
  • 2 c. brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Stir salt and tapioca into boiling water very slowly.
  2. Use long handled wooden spoon, or it will sometimes pop on your hand. Cook until tapioca is almost transparent.
  3. Add brown sugar, finely cut figs and raisins.
  4. Cook a few more minutes, until fruit is tender.
  5. Add fruit juices and nuts; cook a minute or 2 longer. Cool and serve in sauce dishes with whipped cream or Cool Whip. This is a large recipe, but can be cut in half.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

358 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 1.6g 2% DV
Carbs 80.6g 29% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 44g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9743.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 410.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 86.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 20.9mg 23% DV
Calcium 63.5mg 5% DV
Iron 11.3mg 63% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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