This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Soak a cupful of tapioca all night in three pints of cold water, and in the morning cook for one hour in a double saucepan, stirring frequently. When done add half a teacupful of sugar, half a teaspoonful of salt, and a tumblerful of red currant or any other fruit jelly. When thoroughly mixed pour into a mold and let it get cold.
 
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