Blackberry or Elderberry Tapioca Pudding (Microwave)

This very simple dessert is packed with antioxidants. If you can afford it, I recommend using the honey (unpasteurised is always better), though it is delicious with just sugar.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup minute tapioca
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup honey or 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups elderberries or 3  cups blackberries
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  egg (optional)

Directions

1. In a 2 quart microwavable bowl, mix tapioca, milk, and honey (or sugar). Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Temper the egg by gradually add some of the tapioca mixture to it. Stir it into tapioca along with the berries and the lime juice.
3. Microwave on high another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.