Soak 1 cup old-fashioned pearl tapioca overnight in 1 pint of cold water.
In the morning, add sugar, a pinch of salt, eggs, milk, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir all together.
Wash and core apples. Place in a casserole dish. Pour the tapioca mixture over the apples.
Bake 1 hour at 350°F.
Top with whipped cream, sweetened with a little confectioners' sugar and a drop of vanilla or rum.
Variation: Add 1/4 teaspoon ginger and cinnamon.
Spoon an apple into serving dish; surround with pudding and top with sweetened whipped cream.
Makes 5 servings, 1 apple each.
Submitted by: CM
