Orange Tapioca

A simple dessert recipe from the "Better Homes and Gardens" Magazine August 1940. It tastes lovely, but a little sweet, possibly because the oranges were freshly picked from next doors garden ( she really is very generous) With all the orange juice, I think I could get away with using at least half the sugar. Next time I will add the sugar gradually and taste test as I go along, so yes I will be making it again

1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1 1/3 cups water

1/2 cup sugar 

1 cup orange juice 

1 tablespoon grated orange rind

• Add tapioca and salt to boiling water
• Cook in a double boiler until clear, 12 minutes. 
• Add sugar, juice, and rind. 
• Cool. 
• If desired, fold in ½ cup heavy cream, whipped. 
• Chill. 
• Serves 6

Better Homes and Gardens
August 1940