1 c. raisins
1 c. prunes (pitted)
2 tbsp. rice
2 qts. water plus 1/3 c.
1/4 c. sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 tbsp. potato starch or cornstarch
1 tbsp. vinegar

Boil raisins, prunes and rice in 2 quarts of water until tender. Add sugar and cinnamon stick. Boil 5 minutes. Dissolve potato starch or cornstarch in 1/3 cup of water and add slowly to the hot mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Remove from heat. Remove cinnamon stick and add vinegar. Serve hot or cold.