Apple Tapioca
["1/3 c. quick cooking tapioca", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "4 c. sliced tart apples", "2 c. water", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "2 Tbsp. butter", "nutmeg (if you wish)"]
["Combine all ingredients, except nutmeg, in a saucepan.", "Mix lightly and let stand 5 minutes.", "Bring to a boil over medium heat.", "Stir occasionally.", "Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender, 15 to 20 minutes."]
["tapioca", "brown sugar", "salt", "cinnamon", "tart apples", "water", "lemon juice", "butter", "nutmeg"]