Dried Fruits and Vegetables

Pick over, cover with cold water, leave for half an hour, then wash thoroughly, inspecting each portion and drain. Again cover with cold water and soak 12 to 24 hours, and then cook slowly until tender. Add sugar if desired for sauce when nearly done, or use like fresh fruit for pies, shortcake, etc.

Prunes, apricots, peaches, apples, pears and vegetables are treated in this way.