BAKED TAPIOCA FRUIT SALAD

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This is an easy way to fix, and old fashioned favorite! My neighbor Arlene's Mother Roberta'a recipe.. she was a GREAT cook... Enjoy!

Provided by TAMMY WADE @Tammywade

Categories     Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup(s) pearl tapioca
5 cup(s) water
1 1/3 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 package(s) cool-whip whipped topping
1 tablespoon(s) dry jello (i use strawberry)
- sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, or drained fruit; to add as you like!

Steps:

  • Soak tapioca overnight in 5 cups of water, drain in the morning, and replace with 5 fresh cups of water. Stir in sugar and salt.
  • Place in large glass casserole dish and bake in 325* oven for 2 hours stirring often. Cook until tapioca is clear. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Once cooled fold in 1 tablespoon of dry jello, and add your fruits as desired. Add your cool whip and lightly stir in. You can add a drop or two of food coloring if you like, I have added colored miniture marshmallows befor. Refrigerate until well chilled... Enjoy!

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