FRUITED TAPIOCA PUDDING

The recipe is from my 1979 EASY HOMEMADE DESSERTS WITH JELLO PUDDING book.

1 can (8 3/4-oz) fruit cocktail
1 can (8 1/4-oz) crushed pineapple in syrup*
1 package (3 1/4-oz) Jell-O Americana vanilla tapioca pudding
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

*Or use 2 cups canned fruit - peaches, cherries or plums.
Drain fruit, reserving syrups. Add water to syrups to make 2 cups.
Prepare pudding mix with measured liquid as directed on package. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and fruit. Chill. Makes 6 servings.