Cranberry Tapioca Pudding

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 teaspoon pure orange extract
Sugar substitute equal to 1/2 cup sugar

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Combine tapioca and water in a saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cranberries and cook until all berries have popped, then remove from heat.

Add orange extract and sweetener and mix well. Allow to cool before putting in refrigerator. Chill thoroughly.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Fruit.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 13g; Protein 0g; Fat 0g; Calories 50; Fiber 0.6g; Sodium 1mg; Cholesterol 0mg.

Note: Great for low-sodium diets!