Black Strap Tapioca

1/3 c. sugar
3 T. tapioca
1 T. black strap molasses
2 and 3/4 c. milk
1 egg
1 t. vanilla

Mix the sugar, tapioca, milk, molasses, and egg in a medium saucepan.  Cook on medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full boil.  Set aside for 15 minutes.  Mix in vanilla.  Serve warm immediately or refrigerate and serve later.
I love the texture and sweetness of tapioca, but flavor?  It has one?

So of course I’ve been playing around with the recipe.  I can guarantee that cinnamon does not do well in tapioca.  I’ve tried it several times and can’t get anyone to eat the results.  Molasses works well.  If you don’t like the bite of black strap, then go with regular molasses or substitute brown sugar for white.  It has a nice, rich taste.  Still a little bland, but better.  This recipe is subject to change.  I’m already eyeing the ginger.

Alice

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